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Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins for Appetizer Recipes Lovers

If you're anything like me, you believe appetizers deserve their own spotlight. That's where these garlic rosemary focaccia muffins come in—perfectly golden, fluffy on the inside, crisp on the outside, and unapologetically garlicky. They're the kind of bite that makes people hover near the snack table a little too long. What I love about this recipe is how it pulls double duty. You get the satisfying chew of good bread, but in cute, muffin-size portions that are made for sharing—if you can bring yourself to part with them. We’re talking about the kind of savory comfort that works at Sunday brunch, weekday dinners, or just about any party where people like good food. This recipe lives comfortably in the world of appetizer recipes, but could easily cozy up next to your favorite pasta or soup. It fits right in with other recipes appetizer lovers swear by, especially when you're chasing easy healthy muffins or dreaming up new twists on Indian appetizer recipes. I even like to call them easy protein muffins in disguise—sneaky, huh? They’re also a great candidate for garlic scapes recipes if you’ve got those floating around your kitchen. Trust me, your appetizer game just leveled up.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Easy Healthy Muffins, Easy Protein Muffins, garlic scapes recipes, Indian appetizer recipes, recipe appetizer, recipes appetizer
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Eleanor

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (110°F)
  • 1 package (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for brushing)
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, olive oil, and salt. Mix until dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  3. Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 45–60 minutes until doubled in size.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a muffin tin with olive oil.
  5. Punch down the dough and divide it evenly into 12 muffin cups.
  6. Mix rosemary and garlic with a little olive oil. Brush the tops of the dough with this mixture.
  7. Sprinkle sea salt over each muffin. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving. Best enjoyed warm!