Garlic Rolls
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
Soft, pillowy dinner rolls infused with roasted garlic and fresh herbs, brushed with garlic butter for an irresistible savory treat that pairs perfectly with any meal.
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Ingredients
- 500 gall-purpose flour
- 300 mlwarm water
- 7 ginstant yeast
- 8 gsalt
- 10 gsugar
- 40 mlolive oil
- 8garlic cloves(minced)
- 60 gbutter(softened)
- 15 gfresh parsley(chopped)
- 5 gfresh thyme
- 3 gsea salt(for topping)
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Instructions
- 1
Combine warm water, instant yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
Tip: This blooming step ensures your yeast is alive and will help your rolls rise properly.
- 2
Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture, then pour in 30 ml of olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Tip: If the dough is too sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time. It should be soft but manageable.
- 3
Heat the remaining 10 ml of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Fold the garlic mixture into the dough gently.
Tip: Don't overcook the garlic or it will become bitter. Just warm it through to release the flavors.
- 4
Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Tip: A warm oven with the light on, or a sunny windowsill, works great for rising.
- 5
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape each into a tight ball. Place rolls on a lined baking tray, leaving space between them.
Tip: Roll each piece between your palms to create tension on the surface for a nice round shape.
- 6
Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let them rise again for 30 minutes until puffy and touching slightly.
Tip: The rolls should spring back slowly when poked—this indicates proper proofing.
- 7
Preheat oven to 200°C. While it heats, prepare the garlic butter by mixing softened butter with 2 minced garlic cloves, fresh parsley, and thyme.
Tip: Make the garlic butter fresh just before baking so the flavors are vibrant.
- 8
Bake rolls at 200°C for 22-25 minutes until golden brown on top. Remove from oven and immediately brush each roll generously with the garlic herb butter.
Tip: Brushing immediately after baking helps the butter soak into the warm rolls for maximum flavor.
- 9
Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and additional fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Tip: These rolls are best enjoyed fresh from the oven but can be reheated gently the next day.
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