Garlic Bread Rolls Recipe

Introduction

These Garlic Bread Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with flavorful garlic butter and parmesan. Perfect as a side for pasta or a savory snack, they combine a tender homemade dough with a savory herby filling that everyone will love.

Ingredients

• The Dough:
• 600 g strong white bread flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 14 g dried active yeast
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• 90 g unsalted butter (cold & cubed)
• 275 ml full fat milk
• 1 medium egg
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• The Filling:
• 45 g unsalted butter (melted)
• 4+ garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 15 g fresh parsley (chopped)
• 25 g parmesan (grated)
• The Topping:
• 25 g parmesan
• Fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the caster sugar, dried yeast, and sea salt. Mix everything together evenly.
2. Step 2: Rub the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs, similar to making scones.
3. Step 3: Warm the milk gently until steaming but not boiling, then add the milk and egg to the dry ingredients.
4. Step 4: Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes until it becomes springy and no longer sticky. Using a stand mixer with a dough hook can make this easier.
5. Step 5: Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film, and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
6. Step 6: While the dough rises, finely chop the garlic and parsley to prepare the filling.
7. Step 7: Once risen, turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out into a roughly 50cm by 30cm rectangle, aiming for an even thickness.
8. Step 8: Mix the chopped garlic into the melted butter and brush it generously over the dough.
9. Step 9: Sprinkle the dried mixed herbs, salt, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan evenly over the buttered dough.
10. Step 10: Roll the dough from a long side to form a log, then cut it into 12 even pieces.
11. Step 11: Arrange the pieces in a rectangular baking dish (about 30cm x 24cm) in four rows of three, leaving space between them initially.
12. Step 12: Cover the dish with cling film and let the rolls rise for another hour until they expand to touch each other.
13. Step 13: Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
14. Step 14: Allow the rolls to cool slightly, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra parmesan before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For extra garlicky flavor, add a little crushed garlic to the butter before spreading.
• Swap fresh parsley for basil or thyme for a different herb twist.
• If you prefer a richer dough, use half milk and half cream instead of all milk.
• Grate extra parmesan on top before baking for a crispy cheesy crust.
• Use a silicon brush to ensure an even butter layer over the dough.

Storage

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze baked rolls wrapped tightly for up to 1 month. To reheat, warm them in a 160°C oven for about 10 minutes until heated through and crispy on the outside.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough and let it rise slowly in the fridge overnight. Bring it back to room temperature before shaping and continuing with the recipe.

What can I use instead of parmesan?

Grated cheddar, pecorino, or a blend of Italian hard cheeses work well as substitutes for parmesan in this recipe.

Garlic Bread Rolls Recipe

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Delicious homemade garlic bread rolls featuring a soft, buttery dough filled with a savory mixture of garlic, herbs, parmesan, and fresh parsley. These golden, fluffy rolls are perfect as a flavorful side for any meal or as a tasty snack on their own.

• Author: zara
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
• Yield: 12 rolls 1x
• Category: Bread
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: European

Ingredients

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The Dough

• 600 g strong white bread flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 14 g dried active yeast
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• 90 g unsalted butter (cold & cubed)
• 275 ml full fat milk
• 1 medium egg
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

The Filling

• 45 g unsalted butter (melted)
• 4+ garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 15 g fresh parsley (chopped)
• 25 g parmesan (grated)

The Topping

• 25 g parmesan
• fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients: Sift the flour into a large bowl, add caster sugar, yeast, and sea salt; mix to distribute evenly.
2. Incorporate butter: Rub cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs, similar to making scones.
3. Warm milk: Gently heat the milk until warm but not hot, steaming slightly.
4. Add wet ingredients: Add the warm milk and egg to the dry mixture.
5. Knead dough: Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes until it becomes springy and no longer sticky; using a KitchenAid with a dough hook can help.
6. First proof: Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
7. Prepare filling: While dough is rising, finely chop garlic and parsley.
8. Roll out dough: After rising, transfer dough to floured surface and roll into an even rectangle approximately 50cm x 30cm.
9. Apply filling: Mix chopped garlic into melted butter and brush evenly over the dough; sprinkle dried herbs, sea salt, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan on top.
10. Roll and cut: Roll the dough from the long side into a long sausage shape, then cut into 12 equal pieces.
11. Arrange rolls: Place rolls in a lightly greased rectangular baking dish (around 30cm x 24cm) in 4 rows of 3; the rolls should not touch yet.
12. Second proof: Cover with cling film and let rise for about 1 hour until rolls have risen and touch each other.
13. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
14. Bake rolls: Bake the rolls in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
15. Cool and garnish: Let the rolls cool slightly, then sprinkle with additional fresh parsley and parmesan before serving.

Notes

• Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
• Kneading can be done by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
• Allow dough to rise adequately for fluffy rolls; rising times may vary depending on room temperature.
• For extra garlic flavor, increase the number of garlic cloves in the filling.
• Serve warm for best taste and texture.

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