Easy Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins 

These muffin-sized focaccias are soft on the inside with a beautifully golden, crispy crust. Infused with the earthy aroma of rosemary and the richness of garlic, these mini focaccias bring a gourmet twist to a simple side dish. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or accompaniment to your favorite pasta or soup, they are made with a simple no-knead dough that rests overnight for maximum flavor. The dough is portioned into muffin tins, allowing for perfect individual servings. A final brush of melted butter and sprinkle of sea salt takes them over the top.

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
  
  

• 1 tsp honey (or sugar/maple syrup for vegan)
  
  

• 1 ¼ cups warm water (~110 °F / 43 °C)
  
  

• 2 ½ cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
  
  

• 2 tsp sea salt
  
  

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
  
  

• 2 tbsp melted butter (or vegan butter) for brushing
  
  

• 2 tbsp finishing salt (e.g., flaky sea salt)
  
  

Rosemary-Garlic Topping

• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  
  

• 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced
  
  

• 3 garlic cloves, minced
  
  

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix yeast, honey, and warm water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
   
   

2. Add flour and salt, stir into a shaggy dough. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and turn dough to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
   
   

3. The next day, remove the dough and drizzle remaining olive oil. Deflate and turn onto an oiled surface. Flatten into a rectangle and divide into 12 equal pieces.
   
   

4. Grease a muffin tin, press each dough piece into the cups, cover, and let rise for 2 hours until puffy.
   
   

5. In a pan, gently warm topping oil, garlic, and rosemary. Remove from heat after 1 minute.
   
   

6. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Dimple the dough with oiled fingers and spoon the topping over each muffin.
   
   

7. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
   
   

8. Immediately brush with melted butter and sprinkle finishing salt before serving.
   
   

Nutrients

Calories: 143 kcal
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 410 mg