Description
Easy Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins are fluffy, flavorful bread bites made with store-bought pizza dough infused with fragrant garlic and fresh rosemary, baked to golden perfection with a generous drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of flaky salt.
Ingredients
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Dough and Oil
- 1.5 pounds store-bought pizza dough
- 1/2 scant cup extra virgin olive oil
Herbs and Seasoning
- 8 cloves garlic
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- flaky salt
Instructions
- Prepare 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 a sharp knife, cut the dough ball into 12 even slices. They do not have to be perfect. Avoid overworking the dough to keep the air bubbles intact.
- Oil Muffin Pan: In a standard muffin pan, pour 1 teaspoon of olive oil into each muffin cup to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Shape Dough Balls: Gently shape each piece of dough into a rough ball and place it into the oiled muffin pan, taking care not to deflate the air bubbles. Cover the pan with a towel and let it rest near the oven while it preheats to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. The warmth will help the dough rise.
- Prepare Garlic and Rosemary: While the dough rests, chop the garlic cloves and remove the leaves from the rosemary sprigs, then chop the leaves finely. Set aside.
- Infuse Olive Oil: Heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Flick a small drop of water into the oil to check if it’s hot enough; if it sizzles, it’s ready. Remove the oil from the stove and carefully add the chopped garlic and rosemary. Stir until the sizzling stops to infuse the flavors without burning.
- Apply Garlic Rosemary Oil: Spoon a generous amount of the infused oil onto each dough ball, using all of it for maximum flavor.
- Create Dimples and Add Salt: Using two fingers, press into the dough to create lots of dimples. This helps the garlic and rosemary adhere better and mimics traditional focaccia texture. Sprinkle flaky salt over each muffin.
- Bake: Bake the muffins for 16 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If the tops brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil to prevent burning. Remove from oven once golden and cooked through.
Notes
- Pizza Dough: Fresh pizza dough from the refrigerated bakery section works best, but canned pizza dough can be used as a substitute.
- Handle Dough Gently: Avoid overworking the dough to keep it light and fluffy with air bubbles intact.
- Resting the Dough: Letting the dough rest near the warming oven helps it rise and develop better texture and flavor.
- Generous Olive Oil: Don’t skimp on the olive oil—it enhances flavor, keeps the muffins moist, and prevents sticking.
- Watch Baking Time: Keep an eye on the muffins to avoid over-browning; cover with foil if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
