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Garlic Bread Dinner Rolls Recipe

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These Garlic Bread Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and infused with rich garlic butter flavor. Perfect as a side for any meal, this recipe combines a tender yeast dough with plenty of garlic, butter, and parmesan cheese for a crowd-pleasing bread roll that’s fresh from the oven.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (for activating yeast)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for dough)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons table salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4–5 cups bread flour, plus more as needed

Baking Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter (for greasing baking dish)

Garlic Butter Topping

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare garlic butter for dough: Melt ⅓ cup unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant (about 30-60 seconds) without browning. Pour into a heat-proof dish and set aside to cool.
  2. Activate the yeast: Heat combined ¾ cup whole milk and ⅓ cup water to 115°F (46°C). Pour into a large mixing bowl, add 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, stir gently and let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Mix dough ingredients: Once yeast is foamy, add remaining ¼ cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and about 2 cups flour. Stir to combine.
  4. Incorporate garlic butter: While mixing, gradually drizzle in the cooled garlic butter mixture and stir until well combined.
  5. Add remaining flour: Slowly add remaining 2-3 cups flour until dough clings to itself and pulls from bowl sides while mixing.
  6. Knead the dough: Knead with stand mixer dough hook for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic, or knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes adding flour as needed if sticky.
  7. First rise: Lightly grease a large bowl with oil, place dough inside turning to coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
  8. Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: When dough has doubled, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place 3 tablespoons butter in a 13×9 inch glass or ceramic dish and melt it in the oven. Swirl dish to coat bottom and set aside.
  9. Shape rolls: Punch down dough gently and transfer to floured surface. Divide into 24 equal portions (~45g each). Shape each into a tight ball and place in prepared baking dish, spacing evenly so rolls are barely touching.
  10. Second rise: Cover rolls with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot until about 50% larger, up to 1 hour.
  11. Bake: Remove plastic wrap and bake rolls on center rack at 375°F (190°C) for 22-24 minutes until golden brown on top and internal temperature reaches 185-190°F (87°C).
  12. Prepare garlic butter topping: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons salted butter and add 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic. Cook until garlic is fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in 1 ½ tablespoons minced parsley.
  13. Brush and serve: Brush hot rolls generously with garlic butter topping. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese over rolls. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • For instant yeast, use 1 teaspoon and proceed similarly for activating.
  • Make sure liquids are at the correct temperature (115°F) to activate yeast without killing it.
  • If dough is too sticky, add additional flour a tablespoon at a time during kneading.
  • Cover dough tightly during rises to prevent drying out.
  • Use a digital thermometer to check internal temperature of rolls for perfect doneness.
  • Rolls are best served warm for optimal flavor and texture.

Keywords: garlic bread rolls, dinner rolls, homemade bread, garlic butter rolls, soft yeast rolls

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