Soft, fluffy Garlic Focaccia Muffins are a fun twist on classic focaccia bread. They’re baked in a muffin tin, making them perfect for snacks, soups, or dinner sides with a crispy olive-oil crust and garlicky herb flavor. 🍞✨
🧾 Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp instant yeast
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1 tsp sugar
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¾ tsp salt
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¾ cup warm water
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried rosemary or Italian herbs
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¼ tsp black pepper
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Optional: grated Parmesan for topping
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Dough
In a bowl mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
2️⃣ First Rise
Cover and let rise 45–60 minutes until doubled.
3️⃣ Prepare Muffin Tin
Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil.
4️⃣ Shape Muffins
Divide dough into 10–12 pieces and place in muffin cups.
5️⃣ Add Garlic Topping
Mix remaining olive oil with garlic and herbs. Spoon over dough and press lightly with fingers.
6️⃣ Second Rise
Let rise again 15–20 minutes.
7️⃣ Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden.
8️⃣ Serve
Brush with a little extra olive oil and sprinkle Parmesan if desired.
⏱️ Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Rise: 1 hour
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Bake: 18 minutes
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Total: ~1 hour 30 minutes
💡 Tips
✔ Add cherry tomatoes or olives on top for authentic focaccia flavor.
✔ Sprinkle coarse sea salt before baking.
✔ Serve warm with olive oil dip or soup.
⭐ Estimated WW Points
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1 muffin: about 4–5 WW Points (depends on olive oil amount)