These Garlic Butter Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with rich garlic and herb flavor.
Perfect as a side dish for soups, salads, or pasta, these golden-brown rolls will be a hit at any meal.
With a tender dough and a buttery garlic filling, they are incredibly easy to make and even more delicious to eat.
Ingredients
For the Dough
Four cups of all-purpose flour
One cup of warm milk
Two and one fourth teaspoons of dry yeast
One fourth cup of sugar
One fourth cup of melted butter
One teaspoon of salt
One egg
For the Garlic Butter Filling
One half cup of softened butter
Three cloves of garlic minced
One fourth cup of fresh parsley finely chopped
One fourth teaspoon of salt
One fourth teaspoon of black pepper
One fourth cup of grated Parmesan cheese optional
For the Egg Wash
One egg yolk
One tablespoon of milk
Instructions
Step One Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl mix the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about ten minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl combine the flour and salt.
Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to the flour.
Mix until a dough forms then knead for about ten minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for one hour or until doubled in size.
Step Two Prepare the Garlic Butter Filling
In a small bowl mix the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese if using.
Stir until well combined then set aside.
Step Three Shape the Rolls
Once the dough has risen divide it into four equal portions.
Roll each portion into a rectangular shape on a lightly floured surface.
Spread a thin layer of the garlic butter mixture over the dough.
Roll the dough tightly from one end to form a log.
Cut the log into small equal pieces about one inch thick.
Step Four Second Rise
Place the rolls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet leaving some space between them.
Cover them with a clean towel and let them rise for another thirty minutes.
Step Five Bake the Rolls
Preheat the oven to three hundred seventy five degrees Fahrenheit.
Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash mixture.
Bake for about twenty minutes or until golden brown and fluffy.
Step Six Serve and Enjoy
Remove from the oven and brush the warm rolls with any leftover garlic butter mixture.
Serve hot and enjoy these soft and flavorful garlic butter rolls with your favorite dishes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve as a side with soups, stews, or pasta dishes.
Enjoy with a dip of marinara sauce or melted cheese.
Use as sandwich buns for a delicious garlic-flavored slider.
Tips for Perfect Garlic Butter Rolls
For extra softness, add an additional tablespoon of butter to the dough.
If you love a stronger garlic flavor, increase the amount of minced garlic in the butter mixture.
Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat them in the oven for a fresh taste.
Time Breakdown
Preparation time twenty minutes
Rising time one hour and thirty minutes
Baking time twenty minutes
Total time two hours and ten minutes
Servings
This recipe makes about twenty to twenty four rolls depending on the size.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
These Garlic Butter Rolls are light, fluffy, and filled with delicious garlic and herb flavor.
They are perfect for any meal or gathering and are easy to make with simple ingredients.
Enjoy them fresh out of the oven with melted butter for an irresistible homemade treat.