Garlic Butter Bread Rolls Recipe
Soft, fluffy, oven-baked bread rolls brushed with rich garlic butter—this Garlic Butter Bread Rolls Recipe is easy to make, irresistibly aromatic, and perfect as a side, snack, or appetizer.
Ingredients
For the bread rolls:
- 3½ cups 450 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 cup 240 ml warm milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg room temperature
For the garlic butter:
- ½ cup 115 g unsalted butter, softened
- 4 –6 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes or 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
Prepare the dough:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead:
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes (or 6–7 minutes in a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
First rise:
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours or until doubled in size.
Shape the rolls:
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape each into a smooth ball and arrange in a greased baking dish.
Second rise:
- Cover and let the rolls rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
Prepare garlic butter:
- Mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt until well combined.
Bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown.
Finish:
- Brush hot rolls generously with garlic butter. Serve warm.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze baked rolls for up to 3 months; reheat before serving.
- Variations: Add grated Parmesan or mozzarella on top, or mix herbs like rosemary or thyme into the garlic butter.
- Tip: Brush garlic butter immediately after baking for maximum flavour absorption.