Description
Warm, pillowy garlic butter rolls emerge as a comforting companion to any meal, promising pure culinary bliss. Rich with aromatic herbs and golden buttery goodness, these rolls invite hungry guests to savor each delectable bite and create memorable dining moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (480 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (melted)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4–5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Create a lively yeast mixture by whisking warm water, sugar, and yeast together, allowing it to become frothy and active for 7-10 minutes.
- Sift flour and salt into a spacious mixing vessel, forming a central cavity. Pour in the vibrant yeast concoction and softened butter, blending until a rustic dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough onto a flour-dusted workspace, kneading vigorously for 10-12 minutes until achieving a silky, resilient texture that springs back when touched.
- Nestle the dough into a generously greased container, drape with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a draft-free zone until it doubles in volume, approximately 60-90 minutes.
- Gently deflate the dough, partition into 12 uniform segments, and roll each into smooth, round spheres. Arrange these on a parchment-lined baking sheet with slight spacing.
- Cloak the rolls with a lightweight towel, allowing them to expand and become pillowy for 35-40 minutes.
- Craft a fragrant garlic butter by melting butter in a small skillet, introducing minced garlic, and simmering briefly until aromatic. Fold in freshly chopped parsley.
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C). Lavish the rolls with half the garlic butter, then bake for 16-18 minutes until achieving a golden, glossy appearance. Drizzle remaining butter immediately after removing from oven.
Notes
- Ensure water temperature is between 100-110°F to activate yeast perfectly without killing it.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating soft and fluffy texture with a smooth surface.
- Allow sufficient rising time in a warm, draft-free area to help rolls expand and become light and airy.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a blend of gluten-free flour and xanthan gum to maintain structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg