Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls (Print Version)

Pillowy soft rolls brushed with aromatic garlic butter, creating an irresistible side dish for any family meal or celebration.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dinner Roll Dough

01 - 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg

→ Garlic Butter Topping

08 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
02 - In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. (Or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-6 minutes.)
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
05 - Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
06 - Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30 minutes.
07 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
08 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown on top.
09 - While the rolls are baking, melt butter and stir in minced garlic and parsley.
10 - Brush the hot rolls generously with garlic butter right after baking.
11 - Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just over 2 hours with mostly hands-off time
  • Makes your house smell absolutely heavenly
  • Perfect balance of soft interior and slightly crisp exterior
  • Versatile enough for weeknight dinners or special occasions
  • Impressive results even for beginner bread makers
02 -
  • These rolls can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months
  • The recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings
  • Using bread flour instead of all purpose will create a chewier texture
  • Leftovers make incredible sandwiches filled with ham or turkey
  • Adding a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before baking creates a wonderful contrast
03 -
  • Let the shaped rolls rise until they're touching each other in the pan for the signature pull apart texture
  • Brush with half the garlic butter right after baking and reserve the rest for serving warm at the table
  • For the softest texture, store leftover rolls in an airtight container rather than the refrigerator

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