Description
These Easy Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and infused with rich garlic butter for a perfect homemade bread side. Made with simple ingredients, these rolls feature a golden crust and a tender crumb, ideal for any dinner table or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dinner Rolls:
- 1 cup whole milk (240g), warm (around 110°F)
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 1/3 cup sugar (70g)
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (490g)
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened at room temperature (85g)
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp milk
Garlic Butter:
- 1/4 cup salted butter (57g)
- 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1-2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, stir together the warm milk with the yeast until combined. Let it sit for a few minutes to activate the yeast.
- Mix dough ingredients: Add the sugar, flour, egg, salt, and softened unsalted butter to the bowl with the yeast mixture. Stir together until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead using a push-pull motion with your palms for about 15 minutes. The dough will be sticky initially but will become smooth and elastic. The dough is ready when it passes the window-pane test.
- First rise: Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl. Cover with cling wrap and place in a warm, humid spot to rise for about 90 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down the risen dough and turn it onto a clean surface. Divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth, tight ball without wrinkles or cracks.
- Prepare baking tray: Line a 9×13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper and evenly space the shaped rolls on it.
- Apply egg wash and second rise: Mix egg yolk and milk to make the egg wash. Brush it generously over the rolls. Let the rolls rise again in a warm spot for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven: In the last 20 minutes of proofing, preheat your conventional oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Final egg wash and baking: Brush another layer of egg wash on the risen rolls. Bake for 20-22 minutes until the rolls develop a shiny, golden-brown crust.
- Make garlic butter: While the rolls bake, melt salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add finely chopped garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in freshly chopped parsley.
- Brush rolls and serve: Immediately brush the hot rolls with the garlic butter mixture. Serve warm and enjoy your homemade garlic butter dinner rolls!
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Do not add extra flour while kneading unless the dough is unbearably sticky; it should be slightly tacky for best results.
- The window-pane test is a good indicator of well-kneaded dough.
- You can substitute fresh yeast for dry yeast, but adjust quantities accordingly.
- Letting the rolls cool slightly before serving allows flavors to develop, but they are best enjoyed warm.
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some sea salt or additional parsley on top of the garlic butter after brushing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
