Easy Garlic Rosemary Focaccia Muffins (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1.5 pounds store-bought pizza dough
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½ scant cup extra virgin olive oil
→ Flavoring
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8 cloves garlic, chopped
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4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped
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Flaky salt
# Instructions:
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Place pizza dough in lightly greased bowl and bring to room temperature. Cut into 12 even pieces using bench scraper or knife. Avoid overworking the dough.
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Pour 1 teaspoon olive oil into each cup of a standard muffin pan.
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Gently shape each piece of dough into a rough ball and place in oiled muffin cup. Cover with towel and let rest near preheating oven (400°F).
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Heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. When hot (test with a drop of water - it should sizzle), remove from heat and add chopped garlic and rosemary. Stir until sizzling stops.
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Spoon herb oil generously over each dough ball, using all of it. Press fingers into dough to create dimples and help herbs adhere. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
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Bake for 14-16 minutes at 400°F. Cover loosely with foil if tops brown too quickly.
# Notes:
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Fresh pizza dough can be found in refrigerated bakery section
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Avoid overworking dough to keep air bubbles for fluffier texture
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Letting dough rest creates better flavor and texture