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A dish of warm, fluffy Garlic Bread Rolls brushed with herb butter, on a white table.

The Best Soft & Fluffy Garlic Bread Rolls (Simple Homemade Recipe!)

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This is the Best Soft & Fluffy Garlic Bread Rolls recipe! They are wonderfully soft, incredibly fluffy, and packed with double garlic flavor (in the dough and on top!). My easy make-ahead method is foolproof, making these the perfect, warm, savory side dish for any cozy family meal!

  • Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12

Ingredients

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For the Rolls:

  • 4 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted, for dough)

  • 2 tbsp minced fresh garlic (for dough)

  • 3 1/2 cups + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for dough)

  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast

  • 1 tsp fine sea salt

  • 1 cup whole or 2% milk, warmed to 110°F

  • 1 large egg, room temperature

  • 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)

For the Finishing Garlic Butter:

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1 tbsp minced fresh garlic

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Prep Garlic Butter: Melt 4 1/2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp minced garlic. Cook 1-2 minutes, then cool completely off the heat. (Adding hot butter will kill the yeast!)
  2. Make Dough: In a stand mixer or large bowl, combine the flour, parsley (for dough), sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the warmed milk, egg, and the cooled garlic butter mixture. Knead for 10-12 minutes until the dough is smooth and tacky.
  3. First Rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot (like a cold oven with the light on!) until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
  4. Shape Rolls: Punch down the dough. Cut into 12 equal portions. Shape each into a smooth ball and place them in a buttered 9×13 pan.
  5. Second Rise: Cover the pan and let the rolls rise again until doubled in size (45-60 minutes).
  6. Bake & Finish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the rolls with the egg wash. Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Final Garlic Brush: While the rolls are baking, make the finishing garlic butter (Step 8 from the article). The moment the rolls come out of the oven, immediately brush the hot tops generously with the garlic herb butter. Serve warm!

Notes

  • The Make-Ahead Magic: For fresh rolls the next morning, shape them (Step 4), cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, let them rise at room temperature for 1-2 hours until doubled, then bake!
  • The Perfect Fluff Test: Your dough is finished kneading when it looks smooth and feels soft and slightly tacky (not sticking!). This guarantees a light, fluffy texture.
  • Warm Place Secret: The best spot for rising is a cold oven with the light on, it creates the perfect, warm, draft-free environment!
  • Reheating: To bring back the “fresh-baked” feeling, cover the rolls with foil and warm in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add Cheese: You can add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan right into the dough for cheesy garlic rolls!
  • Author: Ellie
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Rise Time: 165
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://www.spoonfulhome.com/garlic-bread-rolls/