Easy Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls (Printable Version)
Soft, fluffy rolls brushed with garlic butter and parsley, perfect alongside soups or main dishes.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Rolls
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1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
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3 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 large egg
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1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
→ For the Egg Wash
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1 large egg yolk
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1 tablespoon whole milk
→ For the Garlic Butter
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1/4 cup salted butter
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Combine warm milk and yeast in a large bowl, stirring until dissolved. Allow the mixture to become slightly foamy, indicating yeast activation.
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Add granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, egg, kosher salt, and softened unsalted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a rough dough forms.
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Turn dough onto a clean work surface and knead by hand for 15 minutes until smooth and elastic. Dough should pass the windowpane test.
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Transfer the kneaded dough to a greased large bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm, humid area until doubled in volume, about 90 minutes.
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Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each portion into a tight, smooth ball with no cracks.
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Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the dough balls evenly on the sheet.
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In a small bowl, mix egg yolk and 1 tablespoon milk. Brush rolls evenly with egg wash using a pastry brush.
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Let the rolls rise in a warm environment for 30 to 45 minutes, until puffy.
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Set oven to 350°F about 20 minutes before baking.
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Just before baking, brush rolls with an additional layer of egg wash.
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Transfer rolls to oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes until golden brown and glossy.
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Melt salted butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped garlic for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley.
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Generously brush warm rolls with garlic butter. Serve immediately.
# Additional Notes:
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For best results, ensure all dairy and eggs are at room temperature before beginning.