Made these the other night and my only complaint is that I don’t room to eat more of these!

Garlic butter rolls are a delightful homemade bread option that combines the rich flavors of garlic, butter, and freshly baked dough. These rolls are perfect for serving alongside a hearty dinner, as a tasty snack, or even as part of a brunch spread. In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about making and enjoying garlic butter rolls at home.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

For the Filling and Topping:

Instructions:

Preparing the Dough:

1. Activate the Yeast:
   • In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar. Stir to dissolve and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
2. Mix the Dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, the remaining sugar, melted butter, milk, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir until well combined. Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough starts to come together and is no longer sticky.
3. Knead the Dough:
   • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
4. First Rise:
   • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.

Shaping and Filling the Rolls:

5. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
6. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
7. Shape the Rolls:
   • Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12-15 equal pieces. Flatten each piece slightly and place about a teaspoon of the garlic butter mixture in the center. Fold the dough around the butter, pinching to seal, and shape into a ball. Place the filled rolls seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
8. Second Rise:
   • Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let them rise again for about 20-30 minutes until puffy.

Baking:

9. Bake the Rolls:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.

Finishing the Rolls:

10. Add the Topping:
    • While the rolls are baking, melt the remaining garlic butter mixture. As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, brush them generously with the melted garlic butter. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
11. Serve Warm:
    • Serve the rolls warm, and enjoy the soft, garlicky, buttery goodness!