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Soft and fluffy garlic butter dinner rolls on a serving platter.

Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls

These soft and fluffy garlic butter dinner rolls are a comforting side dish that will impress your family, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F) Ensure it's warm, not hot.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
For Brushing and Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup garlic butter For brushing on top of the rolls.
  • Fresh parsley For garnish, optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together. Create a well in the center and add the melted butter, activated yeast mixture, and eggs. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add more flour if it’s sticky.
First Rise
  1. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Shaping
  1. Once risen, punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a ball. Place them in a greased baking dish.
  2. Cover the shaped rolls with a towel and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes until puffed.
Baking
  1. Towards the end of the second rise, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brush the tops of the rolls with garlic butter and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Remove from the oven, brush with remaining garlic butter, and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze in a resealable bag for up to 2 months. Reheat wrapped in foil at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.