Description
Delicious pull-apart garlic bread rolls with a tender crumb and buttery tops, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted for the dough)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (for the melted butter added to dough)
- 3 1/2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (dough)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup whole milk or 2% (warmed to ~110°F / 43°C)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 beaten egg (for brushing tops before baking)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for finishing garlic butter)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (for finishing garlic butter)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for finishing garlic butter)
- Flaky sea salt (for finishing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a lightly buttered 9×13 pan.
- In a small pot, melt 4 1/2 tablespoons butter and stir in 2 tablespoons minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, then cool to warm.
- In a stand mixer, combine 3 1/2 cups flour, 3 tablespoons parsley, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon sea salt.
- Add the warmed milk and room-temperature egg to the dry ingredients, then mix in the cooled garlic butter.
- Knead the dough on low for 10–12 minutes until smooth and tacky but not overly sticky.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a smooth ball, pinching seams tightly.
- Arrange the balls seam-side-down in the pan and cover loosely. Let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1–2 hours.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg and bake for 20–30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190–200°F.
- While baking, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pot, stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon chopped parsley after removing from heat.
- Brush the warm garlic butter over the rolls immediately after baking and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
These rolls are best served warm and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 48 hours or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian