Description
These Garlic Butter Bread Rolls are soft, fluffy, and infused with rich garlic butter, making them the perfect savory side for any meal or a delicious snack on their own. Made from scratch with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection, they combine the comforting flavors of fresh bread and aromatic garlic butter for a truly irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup water at room temperature
- 1 egg
Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm milk. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk and let it rest until frothy, about 5-10 minutes. This step ensures the yeast is active and ready to leaven the dough.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, salt, and the egg to the yeast mixture, whisking until fully combined to create a smooth liquid base for the dough.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon until the dough begins to form. This gradual addition helps integrate the flour evenly.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, developing the gluten for bread structure.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. This fermentation improves texture and flavor.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the dough rises, combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt in a small bowl to make the flavorful garlic butter spread.
- Shape Rolls: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead lightly for a minute on a floured surface. Divide into 16 equal pieces and shape each into a small roll.
- Arrange Rolls: Place shaped rolls close together on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a damp cloth again and allow the rolls to rise for another 30 minutes until doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) in preparation for baking.
- Brush with Garlic Butter: Generously brush the rolls with half of the prepared garlic butter mixture, infusing them with flavor prior to baking.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and cooked through.
- Final Butter Brush: Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush with the remaining garlic butter for extra richness and flavor.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving, ensuring they are warm and soft for the best experience.
Notes
- You can use warm water instead of warm milk if preferred, but milk provides a richer texture.
- Ensure the milk is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- For an extra garlic punch, add more minced garlic to the garlic butter.
- These rolls freeze well; reheat gently before serving.
- Brush with more garlic butter after baking for a shinier finish and stronger garlic taste.
