Rosemary Garlic Focaccia Muffins

Ingredients:

Focaccia Muffins

• 1 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (about 4 g)
• 1 tsp honey (7 g)
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (300 ml)
• 2 1/2 cups Hard Unbleached Bread Flour (325 g)
• 2 tsp fine sea salt (10 g)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided (60 ml)
• 2 tbsp butter, melted (30 g)
• 2 tbsp coarse sea salt (15 g)

Rosemary Garlic Topping

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (80 ml)
• 1 tbsp dried rubbed rosemary (about 5 g)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced (9 g)

Directions:

Day One – Make the Dough

1. In a large bowl, combine yeast, honey, and warm water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes, until the mixture becomes foamy and fragrant.
2. Add the bread flour and salt, stirring with a large spoon or spatula until a rough dough forms. It should be soft and slightly sticky.
3. Drizzle 2 tbsp (30 ml) of olive oil over the dough and gently turn it to coat.
4. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours). The dough will double in size and develop flavor.

Day Two – Shape & Rise

1. Drizzle another 2 tbsp (30 ml) of olive oil over the dough. Gently knead to deflate.
2. Turn the dough onto a lightly oiled surface and pat into a rectangle.
3. Cut the dough in half, then divide each half into 6 pieces (for a total of 12).
4. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with olive oil and place one piece of dough in each cup.
5. Cover loosely and let the dough rise for about 2 hours, until puffy.

Rosemary Garlic Topping

1. In a small pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the rosemary and garlic.
3. Swirl the pan gently for about a minute, just until fragrant. (Be careful not to burn the garlic!)

Bake the Focaccia Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Oil your hands and poke deep dimples into the tops of the risen dough — don’t be shy!
3. Spoon about 1 tsp of the rosemary garlic oil over each muffin.
4. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown.
5. While still warm, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sea salt.