Light and Fluffy Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls Recipe
These light and fluffy garlic butter dinner rolls are the perfect addition to any meal. With a hint of garlic and a buttery finish, these homemade rolls are sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 15 rolls 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more if needed)
Garlic Butter Topping:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy. Add egg, softened butter, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth.
- Rising and Shaping: Let the dough rise, then divide and shape into balls. Place in a baking dish to rise again.
- Baking: Preheat oven, bake the rolls until golden brown.
- Garlic Butter Topping: Mix melted butter with garlic and parsley. Brush over hot rolls.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with sea salt after brushing with garlic butter.
- These rolls freeze well—reheat in the oven for a fresh-baked taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
