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Fluffy Homemade Dinner Rolls with Garlic Herb Butter

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These fluffy homemade dinner rolls are soft, tender, and topped with a rich garlic herb butter glaze, perfect for any occasion from weeknight dinners to holiday spreads.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (about 480 g)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup whole milk (240 ml), warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml), warmed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (56 g), melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85 g), melted (for garlic herb butter glaze)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Pinch of salt (for garlic herb butter glaze)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk (110°F / 43°C) with sugar and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy and bubbly.
  2. Mix the dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the melted butter, warm cream, egg, and the frothy yeast mixture. Mix until the dough comes together.
  3. Knead the dough: Knead on medium speed for about 8 minutes (or 10-12 minutes by hand) until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky. Add flour if too sticky, one tablespoon at a time.
  4. First rise: Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, and cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the rolls: Punch down the dough gently. Divide into 12 equal portions (about 2.5 oz or 70 g each). Shape each piece into a smooth ball by tucking edges underneath and pinching the bottom.
  6. Second rise: Arrange rolls tightly in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan or parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 18-22 minutes, rotating pan halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches about 190°F (88°C).
  8. Prepare garlic herb butter: While rolls bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in minced garlic, parsley, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Cook gently for 1-2 minutes without browning garlic.
  9. Glaze the rolls: Brush rolls generously with warm garlic herb butter as soon as they come out of the oven. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor in the garlic butter glaze. If dough is slow to rise, place near a warm oven or on top of the fridge. Do not skip the second rise for fluffiest texture. For softer crust, cover rolls loosely with foil for last 5 minutes of baking. Dairy-free and whole wheat substitutions are possible.

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