Description
These Best Garlic Bread Rolls are soft, flavorful, and buttery with a perfect golden crust. Infused with fresh garlic and parsley, these homemade rolls are ideal as a savory side or for sandwich bases. Easy to make using simple pantry ingredients, they deliver a wonderful aroma and a deliciously tender crumb that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4-5 fresh garlic cloves, minced finely
For the Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 large egg
For Finishing
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- Optional: shredded parmesan or mozzarella cheese
- Optional: fresh herbs like oregano, rosemary, or thyme as substitutions
- Optional: honey or maple syrup as sugar substitute
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and stir in the minced garlic. Cook until the mixture sizzles and the garlic is fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature to preserve the garlic flavor.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the flour, sugar, sea salt, instant yeast, and chopped parsley until evenly distributed.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Pour the warmed milk, the cooled garlic butter, and one large egg into the dry ingredients. Using the dough hook attachment, knead the dough on low speed for about 10 minutes until the dough is soft, slightly tacky, and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Divide and Shape the Dough: Using a kitchen scale, divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball by tucking the edges underneath and gently rolling it under your palm for a uniform shape.
- First Rise: Place the shaped rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased surface. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and allow to rise in a warm draft-free area until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Apply Egg Wash: Once risen, brush the tops of the rolls gently with beaten egg to give them a shiny, golden crust when baked. Optionally, sprinkle shredded cheese or additional herbs on top at this stage for extra flavor.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use high-quality unsalted butter for best flavor in the garlic butter mix.
- If using active dry yeast, activate it in warm milk with a pinch of sugar for 5-10 minutes before adding to dry ingredients.
- Replacing sugar with honey or maple syrup adds subtle sweetness but may affect rise slightly.
- Adding cheese inside or on top of the rolls makes for a richer, indulgent version.
- Can swap parsley for fresh herbs such as oregano, rosemary, or thyme to vary flavor.
- Ensure the milk is warmed (about 100-110°F) to comfortably activate yeast without killing it.
- Do not overcook garlic in butter to avoid bitter taste.
- Allow rolls to cool before slicing to prevent crumb from becoming gummy.
