Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls
Soft, fluffy dinner rolls infused with rich garlic butter, perfect as a comforting side for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for garlic butter topping)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spaced slightly apart.
- Cover and let the rolls rise again for 20-30 minutes until puffy.
- Mix the minced garlic into the melted butter.
- Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Immediately brush the warm rolls with the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.