Garlic Bread Rolls (Printable)
Fluffy rolls filled with garlic butter, herbs, and cheese for a warm, comforting side.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - 1 cup warm milk
04 - 2 tbsp sugar
05 - 1 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg
→ Garlic Butter Filling
08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Topping
13 - 2 tbsp melted butter
14 - 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
15 - 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
# Directions:
01 - Dissolve sugar in warm milk in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over the surface, stir gently, and let stand for 5–10 minutes until mixture becomes foamy and activated.
02 - Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add melted butter, egg, and activated yeast mixture. Stir until shaggy dough begins to form and pulls away from sides of bowl.
03 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Transfer to greased bowl, cover with damp towel, and let rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, approximately 1 hour.
04 - While dough rises, combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and Parmesan in small bowl. Mix thoroughly until uniform and spreadable consistency is achieved.
05 - Punch down risen dough to release air. Divide into 12 equal portions. Flatten each piece into small rectangle, spread with 1–2 tsp garlic butter mixture, roll tightly from short end, and pinch seam firmly to seal.
06 - Place rolls seam-side down in greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover loosely and let rise for 20–30 minutes until puffy and increased in size by about half.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush risen rolls generously with melted butter. Sprinkle chopped parsley and additional Parmesan evenly over surface.
08 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until rolls are deeply golden brown and sound hollow when tapped lightly. Transfer to wire rack and serve warm for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The dough comes together faster than you would expect, and the garlic butter filling makes these utterly irresistible fresh from the oven
- These freeze beautifully and reheat in the oven, so you can always have homemade bread on hand for last minute meals
02 -
- The dough needs to rise in a genuinely warm spot, so I turn my oven light on and place the bowl inside the closed oven
- Sealing the rolls tightly after filling prevents the garlic butter from leaking out during baking
03 -
- If the dough feels too sticky while kneading, add flour one tablespoon at a time until it becomes manageable
- Let the rolls cool for at least 5 minutes before serving so the filling sets slightly