– 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
– 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for brushing)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
– ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
– Cooking spray or additional butter for greasing
Follow these straightforward steps to create your Garlic Butter Bread Rolls:
1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir lightly and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Mix well.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the melted butter to the yeast mixture and stir gently.
4. Incorporate Mixtures: Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until a dough starts to form.
5. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6. First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. Shape the Rolls: Once risen, punch down the dough to release air. Divide it into equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
8. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a baking pan with cooking spray or melted butter. Place the dough balls in the pan, leaving a little space between each.
9. Second Rise: Cover the rolls again with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
10. Prepare Garlic Butter: While the rolls are rising, melt additional butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
11. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
12. Brush the Rolls: Once the rolls have risen, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
13. Bake: Place the rolls in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
14. Cool and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven, brush with any remaining garlic butter, and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.
By following these steps, you will create incredibly delicious Garlic Butter Bread Rolls that are sure to please!