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Easy Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls

These warm, fluffy dinner rolls slathered in garlic butter are perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breads, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole milk, warm (around 110°F) Make sure the milk is warm, not hot.
  • 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
Garlic Butter Topping
  • 1 tablespoon milk For egg wash
  • 1/4 cup salted butter To melt for brushing
  • 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 until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
  4. Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling wrap, and place in a warm, humid spot for about 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Shaping and First Bake
  1. Punch down the risen dough and divide into 12 equal pieces, rolling each into a smooth ball.
  2. Place the rolls onto a lined 9×13-inch baking sheet, spaced evenly. Use a pastry brush to coat the rolls with the egg wash (egg yolk mixed with milk).
  3. Let the rolls rise in a warm spot for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) about 20 minutes before baking the rolls.
  5. Brush the rolls with more egg wash before baking.
  6. Bake the rolls for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
Preparing Garlic Butter
  1. While the rolls bake, melt salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then stir in parsley.
Finishing Touch
  1. Once rolls are out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter and serve warm.

Notes

These rolls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven. They freeze well for up to 3 months.