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Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls Recipe

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These Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and infused with a rich garlic herb butter, topped with savory Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a side for dinner or a flavorful snack, these rolls are braided into knots and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 2 packets active dry yeast (total 1/2 oz. or 14 g)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for yeast activation)
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 large egg

Garlic-Parmesan Topping

  • 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Dissolve the yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar in warm water until frothy, indicating the yeast is active. Then, heat the milk together with the remaining sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup unsalted butter until lukewarm to ensure everything is at the right temperature for the dough.
  2. Mix the dough: Add the egg to the yeast mixture, then combine both the yeast mixture and the warm milk mixture into a large bowl. Gradually mix in all the sifted flour until well combined to form a dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes to relax the gluten.
  3. Knead the dough: Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic, which develops the gluten structure for a soft roll.
  4. Shape the rolls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). On a floured surface, roll out the dough and divide it into 24 equal balls. Roll each ball into a rope and tie it into a knot, creating a unique braided shape. Cover the shaped rolls and let them rise for 25 minutes to puff up.
  5. Prepare the garlic-parsley butter: While the rolls rise, mix the finely minced garlic, chopped parsley, and melted salted butter together, except for the Parmesan cheese which will be sprinkled later.
  6. Apply topping and bake: Generously brush the garlic-herb butter mixture over the surface of the risen rolls, then sprinkle evenly with the shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake the rolls for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the centers are cooked through and the tops turn golden brown.
  7. Finish and serve: Once baked, brush the rolls again with any remaining garlic-parsley butter for extra flavor and shine. Serve the dinner rolls warm for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk and butter mixture is lukewarm when combined with the yeast to prevent killing the yeast.
  • Kneading time may vary slightly depending on your mixer; look for a smooth and elastic dough.
  • You can substitute salted butter with unsalted and add a pinch more salt in the dough if preferred.
  • These rolls are best served fresh but can be reheated wrapped in foil at 300°F for 10 minutes.
  • For a stronger garlic flavor, allow the garlic to infuse in the melted butter slightly before brushing.

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