Description
These Garlic Bread Rolls are soft, fluffy, and infused with a rich garlic and parsley flavor, perfect as a side or snack. Made from scratch with simple ingredients, these rolls offer a delicious homemade touch featuring a buttery garlic topping and optional Parmesan cheese for extra zest.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for dough)
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active and ready.
- Prepare Dough: Add the flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter to the foamy yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth, or knead with a stand mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes to develop gluten and elasticity.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size, ensuring a light and airy texture.
- Make Garlic Butter Mixture: While the dough is rising, mix olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl to create a fragrant garlic butter topping.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough to release air, then divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Brush the rolls with the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls and allow them to rise for another 30 minutes until they’re puffy and light.
- Bake Rolls: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on top, indicating they are cooked through.
- Final Brush: Remove the hot rolls from the oven and brush them with the remaining melted butter for added flavor and shine before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Kneading the dough well improves the texture and helps the rolls rise better.
- The Parmesan cheese topping is optional but adds a nice, savory flavor.
- For extra garlicky rolls, increase the amount of minced garlic in the butter mixture.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
