Description
Soft, pillowy homemade dinner rolls brushed with a rich garlic butter topping. This recipe is designed to be therapeutic and comforting, perfect for decompressing after a hard day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 45°C)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 to 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for topping)
- 4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Bloom the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dough: Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk to combine. Add 3 cups of flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes until soft and slightly tacky, adding more flour only if necessary. The dough should pass the windowpane test.
- First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with cling wrap or a damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a smooth ball and place seam-side down in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, ensuring they touch.
- Second rise: Cover the pan and let rolls rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) during this time.
- Make garlic butter: Melt ½ cup butter and stir in minced garlic, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Bake: Brush rolls generously with garlic butter. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
- Final brush: Immediately upon removing from oven, brush with remaining garlic butter. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast. Do not over-flour the dough; it should be soft and slightly tacky. For softer crusts, cover rolls with a towel immediately after baking. Fresh garlic is recommended over jarred for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: garlic butter rolls, dinner rolls, homemade bread, comfort food, easy baking, yeast rolls, garlic bread, self-care recipe