Description
These Easy Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins offer a portable, golden-crusted twist on classic focaccia. Infused with olive oil, fresh garlic, and rosemary, they’re soft inside with crispy edges—perfect as a side, snack, or savory appetizer. They freeze and reheat well too, making them a go-to for both busy weekdays and elegant hosting.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. Add flour and salt. Mix to form a shaggy dough. Stir in half the olive oil.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes or use a stand mixer for 4 minutes.
4. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
5. Grease a muffin tin with olive oil. Punch down the dough and divide into the muffin cups.
6. Brush tops with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle minced garlic and rosemary. Let rest for 15 minutes.
7. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp.
8. Cool for 5 minutes in the tin before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Always let the dough rise until doubled—don’t rush this step for best texture.
Use good-quality olive oil—it’s the main flavor enhancer in this simple dough.
Want more aroma? Warm the olive oil slightly with garlic and rosemary before brushing on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: garlic rosemary focaccia, savory muffin, bread muffin, quick focaccia