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Crispy Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Rolls Easy Homemade Dinner Recipe

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These crispy pull-apart garlic butter rolls feature a golden crust with a soft, garlicky center, perfect for quick, comforting dinners and easy sharing.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • ½ cup (120ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup (240ml) warm water (about 110°F / 43°C) with 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, whisk ½ cup (120ml) milk with 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter until combined. Add 1 ½ teaspoons salt and 1 large egg, then mix well.
  3. Combine dough: Add the foamy yeast mixture to the wet ingredients. Gradually stir in 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour until a shaggy dough forms. Adjust flour or milk as needed for texture.
  4. Knead the dough: Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes by hand or 5-7 minutes with a stand mixer dough hook until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
  5. First rise: Shape dough into a ball, place in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or damp towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  6. Prepare garlic butter: Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped parsley if using. Remove from heat.
  7. Shape rolls: Punch down dough, turn onto floured surface, divide into 12 equal pieces (~70g each), roll each into a ball, and arrange close together in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
  8. Brush with garlic butter: Brush tops of dough balls with half the garlic butter. Cover loosely and let rise again for 30 minutes until puffed.
  9. Preheat oven & egg wash: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush rolls for a shiny golden crust.
  10. Bake: Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on edges. Tent with foil halfway if tops brown too fast.
  11. Final garlic butter glaze: Remove rolls from oven and immediately brush with remaining warm garlic butter.
  12. Cool slightly and serve: Let rolls cool 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Double brushing with garlic butter before and after baking creates a crispy crust and moist interior. If oven runs hot, tent rolls with foil after 15 minutes to prevent burning. For a deeper flavor, refrigerate dough overnight after first rise. Variations include adding cheese, herbs, or red pepper flakes. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk; omit egg wash or replace with plant milk and maple syrup.

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