Description
Fluffy, golden muffins infused with olive oil, rosemary, and garlic — a savory, handheld twist on classic Italian focaccia. Perfect for brunch, soup sides, or snacks.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
1 cup warm water
Flaky sea salt, for topping
Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, sea salt, and chopped rosemary.
- Sauté the minced garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-low heat for 1–2 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Add the sautéed garlic and remaining olive oil to the flour mixture, then pour in the warm water and stir until a thick, sticky batter forms.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Drizzle olive oil on top of each muffin and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool slightly in the pan before removing. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired.
Notes
Add grated Parmesan for extra savory flavor.
Roast garlic beforehand for a milder, sweeter taste.
Swap rosemary with thyme or sage to vary herb flavor.
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
Use half whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
Store in airtight container at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for 5–7 minutes or microwave 15–20 seconds.
Freeze cooled muffins in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
