Description
These soft, fluffy Garlic Butter Bread Rolls are brushed with a rich homemade garlic butter and finished with fresh parsley. Simple enough for weeknights, special enough for holidays like Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
DOUGH
- 3 1/2 cups (420g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk, ~110°F
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 4 Tbsp (57g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
GARLIC BUTTER
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced (about 1 1/2 Tbsp)
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- Optional: 2–3 Tbsp grated Parmesan for topping
Instructions
1. Activate yeast: In a bowl, whisk warm milk and sugar, sprinkle yeast over the top, and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the dough: In a large bowl (or stand mixer), combine flour and salt. Add the foamy yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead: Knead 8–10 minutes (5–7 minutes in mixer) until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a bowl, add dough, turn to coat.
4. First rise: Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 60–90 minutes.
5. Divide & shape: Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal pieces (~60–65g each). Tuck edges under to form tight balls.
6. Pan & proof: Place in a greased 9×13-inch pan (3×4). Cover and let rise until puffy, 30–45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Bake: Brush tops lightly with milk or melted butter. Bake 18–20 minutes until golden brown and an internal temp of ~195°F.
8. Make garlic butter: Melt butter; stir in minced garlic, parsley, and salt (and Parmesan if using).
9. Brush generously: Immediately brush warm rolls with garlic butter so it soaks in. Reserve extra for serving.
10. Serve: Cool 5–10 minutes, then pull apart and enjoy warm.
Notes
Make-ahead: Shape rolls in the pan, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 16 hours. Bring to room temp 30–40 minutes, then bake.
Freezer-friendly: Bake, cool, and freeze up to 2 months. Rewarm wrapped in foil at 300°F for 10–12 minutes.
Flavor boosts: Add 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning to the dough, or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a gentle kick.
Whole-wheat option: Swap up to 50% of the all-purpose flour with white whole-wheat; add 1–2 Tbsp extra milk if needed.
Vegan swap: Use plant milk and vegan butter; replace egg with 3 Tbsp aquafaba or 1 Tbsp ground flax + 3 Tbsp water (rest 5 minutes).
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg