Description
These Easy Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins are a delightful take on classic focaccia bread, baked in a muffin pan for individual servings. Made with store-bought pizza dough, infused with garlic and fresh rosemary in fragrant olive oil, these golden, dimply muffins are perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer. They’re simple to prepare, requiring minimal rising time, and bake to a crispy, aromatic finish in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Focaccia Muffins
- 1.5 pounds store-bought pizza dough
- 1/2 scant cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped
- Flaky salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: If time allows, place the pizza dough in a lightly greased bowl and let it come to room temperature to relax. Using a bench scraper or a sharp knife, cut the dough into 12 even pieces without overworking it.
- Oil Muffin Pan: Pour 1 teaspoon of olive oil into each cup of a standard muffin pan and spread evenly to prevent sticking.
- Shape Dough Balls: Gently shape each dough piece into a rough ball and place it in the oiled muffin cups. Avoid deflating air bubbles for a lighter texture. Cover with a towel and let rest near the oven as it preheats to 400°F to help the dough rise.
- Prepare Garlic and Rosemary: While the dough rests, chop the garlic cloves and finely chop the rosemary leaves. Set aside.
- Infuse Olive Oil: Heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Test oil readiness by flicking a drop of water into it; if it sizzles, remove from heat and carefully stir in garlic and rosemary until sizzling ceases, allowing flavors to meld without burning.
- Top Dough Balls: Spoon a generous amount of the garlic-rosemary olive oil over each dough ball, using all the infused oil to maximize flavor.
- Create Dimples: Using two fingers, press into each dough ball to create dimples which help retain the garlic and rosemary topping and give the focaccia its signature texture.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes until golden brown. If tops brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil to prevent burning.
Notes
- Allowing the pizza dough to come to room temperature helps it rise better during baking.
- Do not overwork or knead the dough after dividing to preserve air bubbles for a light texture.
- Adjust baking time slightly based on your oven’s performance for perfect browning.
- Flaky salt sprinkled just before serving enhances the focaccia’s flavor and texture.
- These focaccia muffins are best served warm but can be stored in an airtight container and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
