Easy Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins Recipe
These Easy Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins are a delightful twist on traditional focaccia bread, featuring store-bought pizza dough infused with aromatic garlic and fresh rosemary. Baked in a muffin pan, they develop a crispy exterior with a soft, airy interior, perfect as a savory snack or accompaniment to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 focaccia muffins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Dough
- 1.5 pounds store-bought pizza dough
Garlic Rosemary Oil
- 1/2 scant cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped
Topping
- Flaky salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: If time allows, place the pizza dough in a lightly greased bowl and allow it to come to room temperature. Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut the dough into 12 even slices without overworking it to preserve air bubbles.
- Oil the muffin pan: Pour 1 teaspoon of olive oil into each cup of a standard muffin pan to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Shape the dough balls: Gently form each dough slice into a rough ball and place it into the oiled muffin cups, taking care not to deflate the dough’s air bubbles. Cover with a towel and let rest near the oven as it preheats to 400°F (200°C), allowing the dough to rise properly.
- Prepare the garlic rosemary oil: While the dough rests, chop garlic and rosemary. Heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Test the oil’s readiness by flicking a drop of water in; when it sizzles, remove from heat and carefully stir in the garlic and rosemary. Continue stirring until the sizzling stops.
- Apply the garlic rosemary oil: Spoon a generous amount of the infused oil onto each dough ball, using all of it to infuse rich flavor into the focaccia muffins.
- Create dimples and add salt: Using two fingers, press into each dough ball to create characteristic focaccia dimples, helping the garlic and rosemary adhere. Sprinkle flaky salt over the tops to taste.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake at 400°F (200°C) until the focaccia muffins are golden brown and cooked through, approximately 18-22 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Remove from oven and let the focaccia muffins cool slightly before serving warm as a delicious appetizer or side.
Notes
- Allowing the dough to come to room temperature and rest helps achieve a light and airy texture.
- Be gentle when shaping dough balls to retain air bubbles essential for fluffiness.
- Using flaky salt adds the perfect finishing touch and enhances the focaccia’s flavor.
- These can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat before serving.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings like sun-dried tomatoes or olives for variation.
