Description
These Perfect Homemade Garlic Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with savory garlic flavor. Made from scratch with a simple yeast dough, fresh garlic, and parsley, these rolls are ideal for any meal, whether as a side or a tasty snack. Brushed with garlic butter right out of the oven, they offer an irresistible aroma and taste that will delight your family and guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour (Sift before measuring)
- 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (Ensure yeast is fresh)
- 1.5 cups Warm Water (Around 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (Nourishes the yeast)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Enhances flavor)
- 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter (Melted, for dough and brushing)
Garlic & Garnish
- 4 cloves Garlic (Freshly minced)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley (Optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine warm water and sugar in a small bowl, sprinkle yeast on top, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy to ensure the yeast is active.
- Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt, create a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead Dough: On a floured surface, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, which develops gluten structure for soft rolls.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until it has doubled in size.
- Add Garlic and Parsley: Punch down the risen dough, knead in the freshly minced garlic and chopped parsley evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Rolls: Divide the dough into 12-15 equal pieces and shape each into a smooth ball. Arrange the rolls close together in a greased baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven: During the last 15 minutes of the second rise, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the risen rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Prepare Garlic Butter and Brush: While baking, melt the remaining butter and mix in additional minced garlic and a pinch of salt, then brush immediately over the hot rolls once they come out of the oven to infuse fresh garlic flavor.
- Serve: Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving warm, making them perfect for enjoying fresh texture and aroma.
Notes
- Ensure water is not too hot when activating yeast, as temperatures above 120°F can kill the yeast.
- Kneading is crucial for developing the right dough texture; be patient to achieve elasticity.
- You can add more or less garlic according to your preference for stronger or milder garlic flavor.
- These rolls freeze well; store in an airtight container for up to 1 month and reheat before serving.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegan butter or olive oil.
