Soft & Fluffy Garlic Bread Rolls — Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls
These Soft and Fluffy Garlic Bread Rolls are warm, buttery, golden, and packed with delicious garlic flavor. They’re perfect alongside pasta, soup, roasted chicken, or simply enjoyed warm on their own.
The rolls are made with a soft yeast dough and finished with a generous homemade garlic butter.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk powder, optional
- ¼ cup (60g) butter, softened
- 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
- 1 large egg
For the Garlic Butter
- ¼ cup (60g) butter, melted
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried herbs, optional
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and milk powder.
Add the softened butter, warm milk, and egg.
Mix until a dough forms.
2. Knead
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
Knead for approximately 8–10 minutes, until the dough becomes soft, smooth, and slightly sticky.
3. Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl.
Cover it and leave it in a warm place for approximately 1–1½ hours, or until it doubles in size.
4. Shape the Rolls
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between them.
5. Second Rise
Cover the rolls and let them rise again for approximately 30–40 minutes, until they become noticeably puffy.
6. Bake
Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F.
Bake the rolls for approximately 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Make the Garlic Butter
While the rolls are baking, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, herbs, and a pinch of salt.
As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter.
Serve warm.
Tips for Perfect Garlic Rolls
- Use warm rather than hot milk so you don’t damage the yeast.
- Give the dough enough time to rise.
- Don’t add too much flour while kneading.
- Brush the garlic butter over the rolls while they’re still warm.
- Add Parmesan cheese for an extra savory flavor.
What to Serve With
These rolls are delicious with:
- Pasta
- Tomato soup
- Creamy chicken
- Beef stew
- Roasted chicken
- Salads
- Spaghetti
Recipe Card
Makes: 12 rolls
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Rise Time: 1–1½ hours
Bake Time: 18–20 minutes
Keywords: garlic bread rolls, homemade dinner rolls, soft garlic bread, fluffy bread rolls, garlic butter rolls, easy homemade bread