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The Best Garlic Bread Rolls

Soft, buttery, and golden garlic bread rolls brushed with rich garlic butter and herbs — the ultimate side for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Bread, Side
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk 110°F
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp salt
Garlic Butter
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Pinch of salt
  • Parmesan cheese optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Pastry brush
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand until foamy.
  2. Whisk melted butter and egg, then add yeast mixture.
  3. Add flour and salt to form a soft dough.
  4. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
  5. Let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled.
  6. Shape into 12–15 balls and arrange in greased pan.
  7. Let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  8. Mix garlic butter and brush over rolls before baking.
  9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–20 minutes until golden.
  10. Brush again with garlic butter and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Notes

Soft, garlicky, and buttery — these rolls are the perfect complement to pasta, soups, or grilled meats.