Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls
Soft, fluffy dinner rolls brushed with rich garlic butter — the perfect side for soups, pastas, or holiday meals. Easy to make and irresistibly buttery.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Baking dish (9x13 in)
- Saucepan
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading
- 1 cup warm milk about 110°F (43°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
Garlic Butter Topping
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add egg, salt, softened butter, and 3 cups of flour. Mix until a soft dough forms, adding the remaining flour as needed.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball and arrange in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown on top.
- While baking, prepare the garlic butter by melting butter in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic, salt, and parsley. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Brush warm rolls generously with garlic butter as soon as they come out of the oven. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls are a must-have side dish for any dinner or holiday feast. You can make them ahead, refrigerate overnight, and bake fresh before serving. Brush with extra butter for a richer flavor. Inspired by MixUpRecipes’ soft roll variations and classic holiday bread recipes.