Description
These Garlic Butter Rolls are soft, fragrant, and packed with flavorful herbs and garlic. Tossed generously in a rich garlic herb butter, then covered with fresh parmesan cheese, they make a perfect savory addition to any meal or holiday dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Garlic Butter
- 8 tsp (1 stick) butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 sprigs thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 sprig rosemary leaves, chopped
- 1 sprig oregano leaves, chopped
- 8 sage leaves, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Bread Dough
- 180 mL warm water (110ºF-115ºF)
- 10 grams instant dry yeast
- 5 grams white granulated sugar
- 15 grams extra virgin olive oil
- 280 grams bread flour, sifted
- 10 grams kosher salt
Topping
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Make Garlic Butter: Melt butter with olive oil, chopped herbs, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Let the flavors infuse over low heat for 5 minutes without browning the butter. Turn off heat and allow the butter to cool before using.
- Make the Bread Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine warm water, instant yeast, sugar, olive oil, sifted bread flour, and kosher salt. Knead on medium-high speed for 6-7 minutes until dough pulls away from the sides and feels barely tacky without tearing when stretched.
- First Rise: Grease a large bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven: Once risen, preheat the oven to 450ºF (230ºC).
- Shape Rolls: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Use a bench scraper or knife to divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into logs and tie into knots, then place back into the large bowl.
- Toss in Garlic Butter and Parmesan: Pour the cooled garlic herb butter over the dough knots along with 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Gently toss using your hands to coat evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spray an 8×8 inch baking dish or 8 inch cake pan with baking spray. Arrange the coated rolls evenly in the dish. Cover rolls with the remaining parmesan cheese.
- Bake: Bake rolls in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from oven, brush again with any remaining garlic butter while warm, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve immediately.
Notes
- These rolls are especially delicious when served warm, straight from the oven.
- Ensure the garlic butter does not brown to keep a smooth, rich flavor.
- You can substitute bread flour with all-purpose flour but the texture may be less chewy.
- Allowing the dough to rise in a warm place is key to achieving fluffy rolls.
- Fresh herbs provide the best flavor, but dried herbs can be used in a pinch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approx. 60 grams)
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 448 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
