Description
These Best Ever Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls are incredibly soft, fluffy, and packed with savory garlic butter and cheese flavor. This recipe makes perfect homemade bread for beginners.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F)
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (about 500 g)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, mixed in dough
- 1 large egg, for egg wash (optional)
- Garlic butter topping: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, for topping
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Combine warm water, instant yeast, and sugar in a stand mixer bowl. Let it sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add softened butter, flour, salt, and 1/4 cup Parmesan to the yeast mixture. Knead on medium speed for 5–7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add flour only if the dough is extremely sticky.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 45–60 minutes.
- Lightly grease two 8-inch pans or one 9×13 pan. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces, shape them into tight balls, and place them spaced slightly apart in the prepared pan(s).
- Cover the shaped rolls and let them rise again until puffy and almost touching, 25–40 minutes. While rising, melt the 6 tablespoons of butter with the minced garlic over low heat for the topping.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with egg wash, if you are using it for shine. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 195–200°F.
- Immediately brush the hot rolls with the melted garlic butter. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining Parmesan and chopped parsley. Let the rolls rest for 10 minutes before you serve them warm.
Notes
- For the softest possible rolls, remove them from the oven just before they reach full golden color; carryover heat will finish the cooking, keeping the inside pillowy.
- If you need a shortcut, you can use thawed frozen roll dough, bake it, and brush it with the garlic butter and Parmesan topping for a fast, fresh taste.
- You can prepare ahead by shaping the dough, covering it tightly, and refrigerating it overnight. Bring the dough to room temperature, let it proof until puffy, and then bake according to the recipe instructions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Yeast Dough
- Cuisine: American