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Garlic Bread Rolls (Soft, Fluffy & Packed With Garlic Flavor)

Garlic Bread Rolls (Soft, Fluffy & Packed With Garlic Flavor)
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Garlic Bread Rolls are soft, fluffy homemade dinner rolls filled with rich garlic flavor and brushed with irresistible garlic herb butter fresh from the oven. These rolls are perfect as a side dish for pasta, soups, or holiday meals, and they’re guaranteed to disappear fast. While they look bakery-worthy, they’re surprisingly simple to make at home.

Ingredients

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For the Rolls

  • 4 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 3 ½ cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast

  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

  • 1 cup whole or 2% milk, warmed to 110°F (43°C)

  • 1 large egg, room temperature

  • 1 beaten egg (for brushing tops)

For the Garlic Butter

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan:
    Lightly butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking pan. Set aside.

  2. Make Garlic Butter for Dough:
    In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  3. Mix the Dough:
    In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, parsley, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the warm milk, egg, and cooled garlic butter.
    Knead with a dough hook on low speed for 10–12 minutes, until the dough is smooth, soft, and slightly tacky.
    If sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time.

  4. Shape the Rolls:
    Divide dough into 12 equal portions (about 67 g each). Shape into smooth balls and pinch seams underneath. Place in prepared pan.

  5. First Rise:
    Cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1–2 hours.

  6. Bake:
    Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush rolls with beaten egg.
    Bake for 20–30 minutes, until golden brown on top.

  7. Make Garlic Butter Topping:
    While baking, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.

  8. Finish & Serve:
    Brush hot rolls generously with garlic butter. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use warm milk, not hot—too much heat can kill the yeast.

  • Measure flour correctly by spooning into the cup and leveling.

  • Let them rise fully for the fluffiest texture.

  • Brush garlic butter immediately after baking so it soaks in.

  • Make ahead: Bake, cool, and reheat briefly before serving.

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