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Ultimate Soft & Buttery Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls

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Make incredibly soft, fluffy dinner rolls that taste like they came from a restaurant. This recipe uses simple ingredients and delivers warm, buttery bread perfect for any meal, ready in about an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105°F to 115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened for garlic topping
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let this mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Whisk the warm water and the egg into the yeast mixture.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: Gradually add 4 cups of flour and the salt to the wet mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes, adding the remaining flour only as needed until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
  5. First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 45 to 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  6. Shape the rolls: Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. Place the balls close together in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  7. Second rise: Cover the pan loosely and let the rolls rise again in a warm spot for 20 to 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat and prepare topping: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, melt the 1/2 cup of butter for the topping. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped parsley.
  9. Bake: Bake the rolls for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
  10. Glaze: Immediately after removing the rolls from the oven, brush the tops generously with the garlic butter mixture. Brush the melted butter (5 tablespoons) over the tops of the warm rolls for extra softness.
  11. Serve: Let the rolls cool slightly before separating and serving warm.

Notes

  • For a quick version, use a stand mixer for kneading; mix on low speed until the dough comes together, then increase speed to medium-low for 5 minutes.
  • If you prefer a sweeter roll, increase the sugar in the dough to 1/2 cup.
  • These rolls are excellent for holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

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