Description
Savory garlic bread rolls bring warmth from Italian kitchens to your table. Herb-infused dough and melted butter create a comforting side that complements many main dishes you’ll love serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 250 ml (1 cup) warm milk
- 60 ml (¼ cup) warm water
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 packet (7 g or 2 ¼ tsps) active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 60 g (4 tbsps) unsalted butter, softened
- 60 g (4 tbsps) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let the mixture become frothy, signaling active yeast.
- Dough Formation: In a large bowl, blend flour and salt. Incorporate activated yeast, warm milk, softened butter, and beaten egg until a cohesive dough emerges. Knead on a floured surface or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 8-10 minutes, developing elasticity and smoothness.
- First Proofing: Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and place in a warm, draft-free location. Allow the dough to rise and double in volume, approximately 1-1.5 hours.
- Shaping and Second Proofing: Gently deflate the dough and divide into 12 equal portions. Roll each into a smooth ball and arrange on a greased or parchment-lined baking tray. Cover with a towel and let rise for 30-40 minutes.
- Garlic Butter Preparation: Melt butter and mix with minced garlic and fresh parsley until thoroughly combined.
- Baking and Finishing: Preheat the oven to 190C (375F). Brush rolls with half the garlic butter and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden-brown. Remove from oven, immediately apply remaining garlic butter, and optionally sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve warm alongside pasta, soup, or as a standalone delicacy.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Yeast: Select active dry yeast that’s recently purchased and stored properly to ensure optimal dough rising and flavor development.
- Manage Dough Temperature: Keep ingredients around 110-115°F for perfect yeast activation without killing microorganisms, using a kitchen thermometer for precision.
- Knead with Patience: Develop gluten structure by kneading thoroughly, either by hand or mixer, until dough becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky – not sticky or dry.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version, or use whole wheat flour for increased nutritional value and nutty undertone.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg