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Easy Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls

These Easy Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls are simple to make and feature a soft, buttery texture with a hint of garlic, making them the perfect addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole milk, warm (around 110°F)
  • 3 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1-2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, stir together the warm milk with the yeast until dissolved and slightly foamy.
  2. Add sugar, flour, egg, salt, and softened unsalted butter to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough onto a clean surface and knead for 15 minutes using a push-pull motion with your palms.
  4. Transfer dough to a large bowl lightly sprayed with oil. Cover with cling wrap and place in a warm, humid spot for about 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the risen dough and turn onto a clean surface. Divide it into 12 equal pieces and roll each into a tight, smooth ball.
Baking
  1. Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and place the rolls spaced evenly apart.
  2. Mix egg yolk and 1 tablespoon milk in a small bowl. Brush the rolls with the egg wash.
  3. Let the rolls rise again in a warm spot for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (conventional) about 20 minutes before baking.
  5. Brush the rolls with another generous layer of egg wash just before baking.
  6. Bake the rolls for 20-22 minutes until they develop a shiny, golden-brown crust.
Garlic Butter Preparation
  1. While the rolls bake, melt salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add finely chopped garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in freshly chopped parsley.
  4. Once rolls are hot out of the oven, generously brush them with the prepared garlic butter.

Notes

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze wrapped individually for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 5-10 minutes.