Soft Garlic Butter Bread Rolls – Easy Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls Recipe
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Soft Garlic Butter Bread Rolls, an easy pull-apart dinner rolls recipe that delivers cloud-like softness, rich buttery flavor, and a delicious golden garlic glaze. Whether you’re serving them with hearty soups, creamy pastas, family roasts, or simply spreading warm butter on top, these rolls elevate any meal into a cozy, homemade feast.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Dough
3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
1 cup warm milk (110°F)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
For the Garlic Butter Glaze
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
Grated Parmesan cheese
Crushed red pepper flakes
Extra herbs like rosemary or thyme
How to Make Soft Garlic Butter Bread Rolls (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
Add the yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter.
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Step 2: First Rise
Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours in a warm spot, or until doubled in size.
Step 3: Shape the Rolls
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place them in a greased baking dish or a parchment-lined tray.
Step 4: Second Rise & Bake
Cover and allow the rolls to rise again for 30–45 minutes.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until the tops are beautifully golden.
Step 5: Brush with Garlic Butter
Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Brush generously over the warm rolls right out of the oven. Let them soak up the buttery goodness for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips for Perfect Soft Garlic Butter Bread Rolls
Use quality flour: All-purpose flour makes the rolls soft, but adding 1 cup of bread flour gives extra chewiness.
Don’t over-knead: Too much kneading can make rolls dense.
Perfect yeast activation: Warm milk (not hot) ensures the yeast activates properly.
Let them rise fully: Both rises create airy, fluffy rolls with the best flavor.
Flavor Variations You’ll Love
Add shredded cheese to the dough for cheesy garlic rolls.
Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning before baking for a savory twist.
Mix in roasted garlic for a deeper, caramelized garlic flavor.
