Description
Soft, golden, and brushed with homemade garlic butter, these Garlic Butter Bread Rolls are the perfect side for any meal. Fluffy on the inside, buttery and flavorful on top.
Ingredients
4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 1/2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup whole or 2% milk, warmed to 110°F
1 large egg, room temperature
1 beaten egg (for brushing the tops)
For the Garlic Butter:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
1. Lightly butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch pan and set aside.
2. In a small pot, melt butter and add minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
3. In a stand mixer, combine flour, parsley, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add milk, egg, and the garlic butter mixture. Knead on low with a dough hook for 10–12 minutes until smooth and tacky. Add more flour if too sticky.
4. Divide dough into 12 equal parts (67g each). Shape into balls, pinch the bottoms, and place in the prepared pan.
5. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1–2 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush rolls with beaten egg.
7. Bake for 20–30 minutes until golden brown.
8. Meanwhile, prepare garlic butter topping. Melt butter, add garlic, cook for 1–2 minutes, then stir in parsley.
9. Immediately brush baked rolls with garlic butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve warm.
Notes
Measure flour using the spoon-and-level method for accuracy. For best results, use a kitchen scale.
If using active dry yeast, activate in warm milk with sugar before combining with other ingredients.
Make ahead by shaping rolls, covering tightly, and refrigerating overnight. Let rise before baking.
Rolls stay fresh for 2–3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
Freeze fully baked and cooled rolls for up to 1 month.
Reheat rolls in the oven at 350°F covered with foil or microwave for 20–30 seconds.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American