Description
Fluffy and aromatic garlic butter bread rolls, perfect as a side for any meal or enjoyed on their own. These homemade rolls are enriched with a flavorful garlic butter glaze, offering a soft texture with a crisp, golden crust.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup water at room temperature
- 1 egg
Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm milk, then sprinkle the active dry yeast over the milk. Allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes until frothy, signaling the yeast is active and ready.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, salt, and the egg to the yeast mixture and whisk until fully combined to prepare the wet base for the dough.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the flour one cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon until a dough starts to form and becomes too thick to stir.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, which helps develop gluten for a soft texture.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm environment until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the dough rises, mix melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt in a small bowl to create the flavorful garlic butter glaze.
- Shape Rolls: Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently, knead lightly, and divide it into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a small round roll.
- Arrange Rolls: Place the rolls closely together on a parchment-lined baking sheet to encourage soft sides between rolls.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let them rise again in a warm place for 30 minutes until doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure proper baking temperature.
- Brush Garlic Butter: Generously brush the tops of the risen rolls with half of the garlic butter mixture to infuse flavor and help browning.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown on top, indicating they are cooked through and ready.
- Final Brush: Immediately upon removing from the oven, brush the rolls with the remaining garlic butter for extra moisture and flavor.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly to set, then serve warm for best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with bread flour for a chewier texture if desired.
- Ensure milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- Keep the dough covered during rising to maintain moisture and help it rise properly.
- The garlic butter can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator; warm before using.
- Serve rolls warm for the best flavor and softness.
