Description
Succulent garlic bread rolls blend Italian herbs with buttery, aromatic goodness. Crisp exterior and tender center make this recipe a delightful companion for pasta dishes or as a standalone snack you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 cups (438 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole or 2% milk
- 2.25 tsps instant yeast
- 1 large egg
- 4.5 tbsps (64 g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps minced garlic
- 3 tbsps chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 beaten egg (for brushing)
- flaky sea salt (for finishing)
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 350°F (180°C) and thoroughly lubricate a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Flavor Foundation: Liquefy butter in a small saucepan, infusing with minced garlic and allowing to cool slightly while developing aromatic intensity.
- Dry Ingredient Assembly: In a stand mixer bowl, amalgamate flour, parsley, sugar, yeast, and sea salt, creating a harmonious dry mixture.
- Dough Creation: Merge warmed milk, egg, and garlic-infused butter with dry ingredients. Utilize dough hook for 10-12 minutes of kneading, achieving a silky, slightly tacky consistency. Adjust flour incrementally if needed to perfect texture.
- Shaping Process: Divide dough into 12 uniform portions, carefully crafting each into smooth, taut spheres with sealed bases. Arrange rolls in prepared pan with minimal spacing.
- Rising Stage: Cloak rolls with plastic wrap in a warm sanctuary, allowing 1-2 hours for volume expansion. Just before baking, delicately brush surfaces with egg wash to ensure a lustrous golden exterior.
- Baking Transformation: Slide into preheated oven, baking 20-30 minutes until achieving a rich, amber-brown complexion. Concurrently, prepare garlic butter topping by melting butter and sautéing garlic with fresh parsley.
- Final Flourish: Immediately after extraction, lavish rolls with fragrant garlic butter, optional flaky sea salt sprinkle elevating the sensory experience. Serve piping hot, inviting immediate indulgence.
Notes
- Master Dough Consistency: Adjust flour carefully to prevent dry or overly sticky dough, ensuring a silky, elastic texture that’s perfect for soft rolls.
- Activate Yeast Properly: Ensure milk is warm (not hot) to prevent killing yeast, which is crucial for achieving light, fluffy bread rolls.
- Rise Time Matters: Allow dough to double in size in a warm, draft-free area for optimal texture and flavor development.
- Brush for Shine: Apply egg wash just before baking to create a beautiful golden-brown, glossy exterior that looks professionally baked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25.8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5.1 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg