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Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Resting Time
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs
 

Makes: 12 Rolls

Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm milk (whole) temp. 110°F
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
  1. Whisk the warm milk, yeast, and 1 Tablespoon of sugar together in a small bowl. Set aside and let it sit for 5 minutes.

  2. In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp butter, Parmesan, egg, salt, and remaining sugar. Mix with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in yeast mixture and 1 cup of flour, mix until combined. Add one more cup of flour, continue to mix.

  3. Turn the dough over onto a lightly floured surface. Slowly add in the last 1 cup of flour while kneading it, for 2-3 minutes. If dough is still really sticky, add an additional 1/4 cup of flour and continue to knead. Make sure dough is not over kneaded, otherwise the rolls will be hard. Dough should be slightly sticky and really soft.

  4. Lightly grease a large bowl with a nonstick spray. Transfer the dough into the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Set bowl aside on the counter or in a somewhat warm area until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.

  5. When the dough is done rising, grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Punch the dough down to deflate. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and arrange into prepared baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Set aside for one more hour for the final rise.

  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place into oven and bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown on top. While the rolls are baking, make the garlic butter topping.

  7. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp melted butter, garlic, and parsley. When the rolls are done, remove from oven and brush the tops with the garlic butter topping. Place back into the oven for 1-2 more minutes to let the garlic toast up. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

If you are using an electric/stand mixer, fit the dough hook or paddle attachment and mix on a low setting, it's important you don't over mix this soft dough. 

Store any leftovers in an air tight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for 1 week.