Description

These Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with a rich garlic butter flavor. Perfect as a side for any meal or for holiday gatherings, these homemade rolls are easy to make and topped with a fragrant blend of melted butter, fresh garlic, and parsley.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

3½ cups all-purpose flour
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup warm milk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg, room temperature

Topping Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Activate yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy to activate the yeast mixture.
Mix dough: Add the melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until combined. Gradually stir in the flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead dough: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
First rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shape rolls: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball.
Second rise: Arrange the dough balls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
Bake rolls: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown.
Prepare garlic butter: While the rolls bake, mix the melted butter with minced garlic, parsley, and salt thoroughly.
Brush rolls: Once the rolls are warm out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture before serving.

Notes

These rolls are best served warm to enjoy their soft texture and flavorful topping.
You can prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight; just bring it to room temperature before the second rise and baking.
Feel free to adjust the garlic amount in the topping to your preference.
These dinner rolls freeze well; reheat gently in the oven before serving.