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Easy Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls Recipe

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These Easy Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and rich with a delicious garlic butter glaze. Perfect as a side for any meal, these homemade rolls combine a tender crumb with a savory garlic-parsley butter topping for an irresistible flavor.

Ingredients

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Dinner Rolls

  • 1 cup whole milk (240g), warm (around 110°F)
  • 3 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast
  • ⅓ cup sugar (70g)
  • 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (490g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature (85g)
  • Egg wash: 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon milk

Garlic Butter

  • ¼ cup salted butter (57g)
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Warm the milk to around 110°F (warm but not hot), then stir in the yeast and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is active.
  2. Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the softened butter, the activated yeast mixture, and the egg. Mix everything together until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead in a stand mixer with a dough hook.
  4. First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
  5. Shape the rolls: Punch down the dough gently to release air. Divide it into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a smooth ball. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish or on a baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
  6. Second rise: Cover the shaped rolls and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  7. Preheat oven and prepare egg wash: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare the egg wash by whisking together the egg yolk and milk.
  8. Apply egg wash and bake: Brush the rolls gently with the egg wash to give them a golden, shiny finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Make garlic butter: While the rolls bake, melt the salted butter in a small saucepan or microwave, then stir in the finely chopped garlic and freshly chopped parsley.
  10. Brush with garlic butter: As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, brush them generously with the warm garlic butter mixture to infuse them with flavor and keep them moist.
  11. Serve warm: Let the rolls cool slightly, then serve warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
  • For softer rolls, you can add a tablespoon of honey or swap half the flour with bread flour.
  • Store leftover rolls in an airtight container to keep them fresh for 2-3 days.
  • Reheat rolls by wrapping them in foil and warming in the oven for a few minutes.
  • You can adjust the garlic amount to your preference or omit parsley if unavailable.

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