Description
These Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with rich garlic flavor. Brushed with a luscious garlic butter glaze and sprinkled with fresh herbs, they make a perfect side for any meal or special family gathering. The recipe offers tender texture and an irresistible aroma that will have everyone enjoying seconds.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup unsalted plant-based butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup warm plant-based milk
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent
Garlic Butter Glaze
- 1/2 cup unsalted plant-based butter
- 4 cloves garlic, fresh minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Dissolve active dry yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit until bubbly, indicating the yeast is activated. In a large bowl, combine bread flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, softened plant-based butter, warm plant-based milk, and natural gelling agent. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead Until Smooth: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. This helps develop gluten for soft, chewy texture.
- Let the Dough Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Shape the Rolls: Punch down the dough gently to release air. Divide into equal portions and shape each into a smooth ball. Arrange them in a greased baking dish, leaving space for expansion.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls and let rise again for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
- Prepare Garlic Butter and Bake: Melt unsalted plant-based butter in a saucepan, stir in minced garlic, chopped parsley, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Brush this garlic butter generously over the rolls. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Final Touch: Brush rolls again with warm garlic butter right out of the oven to lock in moisture and intensify flavor. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use warm liquids but not hot to properly activate yeast.
- Knead well to develop gluten for tender crumb.
- Do not skip the second rise to ensure fluffier rolls.
- Brush garlic butter while rolls are warm to maximize flavor absorption.
- Use freshly minced garlic for the best authentic flavor.
- Avoid overbaking; remove when golden for soft interiors.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: garlic butter rolls, dinner rolls, soft bread, fluffy rolls, vegetarian bread