Ingredients
Dough
- 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter (60 g)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 1/2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (434 g)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (15 g)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup whole or 2% milk, warmed to 110°F (225 g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature (55 g)
- 1 beaten egg, for brushing the tops
Garlic Butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking pan: Lightly butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13 inch baking pan and set aside for later use.
- Make the garlic butter mixture: In a small pot, melt 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter and add 2 tablespoons minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant, then remove from heat and let cool while measuring other ingredients.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a stand mixing bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon fine sea salt.
- Add wet ingredients and garlic butter: Add the warmed milk (110°F), 1 large room-temperature egg, and the cooled garlic butter mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough: Using a dough hook attachment on low speed, knead the dough until smooth, soft, and slightly tacky, about 10-12 minutes. If too sticky, gradually add flour one tablespoon at a time until workable.
- Shape the rolls: Divide the dough into 12 equal portions (about 67 grams each), shaping each into a smooth ball. Pinch the seam at the bottom to secure the shape, then place them evenly spaced in the prepared baking pan.
- Proof the dough: Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and set in a warm place until the rolls double in size, approximately 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C) while the dough is rising.
- Brush with egg wash and bake: Brush the tops of the risen rolls with the beaten egg. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prepare garlic herb butter: While the rolls bake, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a pot, add 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
- Finish the rolls: Remove rolls from the oven and immediately brush generously with the prepared garlic herb butter. Optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
- Serve warm: Let the rolls cool slightly and serve warm for best flavor and softness.
Notes
- Use a kitchen scale for accurate dough portioning to get evenly sized rolls.
- If dough feels too sticky during kneading, add flour one tablespoon at a time to reach manageable consistency without making it too dense.
- Ensure milk is warmed to around 110°F to activate yeast without killing it.
- For extra garlic flavor, add a bit more minced garlic in the dough or garlic butter.
- Cover dough well during rising to prevent drying out the surface.
- Optionally serve with extra garlic butter on the side for spreading.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American