🧄 Homemade Garlic Dinner Rolls
Makes: 12 rolls
Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rise time)
Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (100–110°F / 38–43°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
For the Garlic Butter Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Activate Yeast:
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough:
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture and stir.
- Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead by hand (8–10 minutes) or with a dough hook (5–6 minutes) until smooth and elastic. Add a little flour if sticky.
3. First Rise:
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Shape Rolls:
- Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball.
- Arrange in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish or round pan.
5. Second Rise:
- Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes, until puffy.
6. Preheat & Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Garlic Butter Finish:
- While rolls bake, melt butter and stir in minced garlic and parsley.
- Brush warm rolls generously with garlic butter right after baking.
📝 Tips:
- For a stronger garlic flavor, sauté the garlic in butter for 1–2 minutes before brushing.
- Want cheesy rolls? Sprinkle grated mozzarella or Parmesan over the rolls before baking.
- Can be made ahead: Shape and refrigerate the rolls overnight, then let them rise and bake the next day.
Would you like a keto, gluten-free, or stuffed version (like garlic cheese rolls)?