Description
These Light and Fluffy Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls are a perfect addition to any meal, with a soft, pillowy texture and a delicious garlic butter flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (plus more for brushing)
- 1 large egg
Garlic Butter Topping:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a bowl. Let it sit until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix into a soft dough. Knead for 6–8 minutes or use a stand mixer. Let rise for 1 hour.
- Shape and Bake: Divide dough, shape into balls, and place in a baking dish. Let rise again. Preheat oven. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with minced garlic and garlic powder. Brush over rolls. Bake until golden. Brush with remaining garlic butter and parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra soft texture, replace half the milk with heavy cream.
- These rolls can be made ahead: prepare the dough, shape the rolls, and refrigerate overnight, then bake the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
