These Parmesan garlic rolls are for garlic lovers. Soft, light, and fluffy bread drenched with garlic herb butter. These crescent-shaped beauties are also simple and easy to make.
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For me, baking bread is therapy. So, unless I'm making a video for you I don't use the stand mixer for bread, I knead by hand. There is something about kneading bread that just feels very rewarding. Furthermore, the texture starts with a big mess and then slowly it ends up with this light, fluffy, elastic mass that does what you want it to do.
Why make these rolls
- First, it's a simple recipe. The dough is like any other bread recipe with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Plus, of course, garlic and parmesan.
- Secondly, it's easy to make. In fact, I love making the dough and letting it prove in the fridge overnight. Then, in the morning, all I do is roll with garlic parmesan, then, shape, proof, and bake. Perfect for brunch.
- In addition, the smell in the house when baking these is like an Italian bakery with the aroma of Italian herbs. Perfect when you are entertaining.
- And the best thing about these rolls is that you can freeze them beautifully. As a result, they last for a month or more.
Timeline and process
- The timeline and process for these dinner rolls are similar to most bread recipes
- Knead dough - 20 mins
- Rise - 45 to 60 mins
- Shape rolls - 10 mins
- Proof - 30 to 45 mins
- Bake the rolls - 20 to 22 mins
Ingredients and substitutes
- Bread flour – I like to use bread flour for this dough. But, it is a wonderful dough and you can even substitute half or use just all-purpose flour.
- Instant dry yeast – I like to use instant dry because I’ve always had great success with it.
- If you have to use active dry yeast, you will need 2 ¼ teaspoon or one packet.
- And if you use fresh yeast, you will need about 21 grams.
- Pro tip - Also, it’s not necessary to activate the yeast, but I like to take the guesswork out and make sure my dough will rise.
- Water – The temperature of the water is an essential factor in bread making. It has to be warm, not hot. Usually about 110 F, or lukewarm.
- Sugar – I'm using sugar but honey works just as well.
- Olive oil – Adds a nice flavor and nourishes the yeast.
Parmesan garlic rolls
- Herbed garlic butter - In a bowl or saucepan, combine the butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Heat in the microwave or stovetop until melted. Set aside until ready to use.
Pro tip – I like to do this in the beginning so the butter is infused with the garlic flavor. But, if you want a milder garlic flavor you can prepare this just before using it.
Dough
- Yeast mixture - In a mixing bowl or measuring cup, combine the warm water (110 F), yeast, sugar, and oil. Stir and set aside.
- Dry ingredients - Next, measure the flour and salt in a mixing bowl or stand mixer with the dough hook. Then, add the yeast mixture and combine well on medium-high speed for two minutes or until all the flour is well incorporated.
Pro tip – If you do not like kneading, I highly recommend using a stand mixer with the hook attachment.
- Knead - Then, knead on medium speed for 12 to 15 minutes until you have a smooth elastic dough.
Pro tip - To knead by hand transfer to a lightly dusted surface and knead for 15 to 20 minutes. - Bowl - When the dough is soft and shiny, but still slightly sticky, shape it into a ball. Place the dough in an oiled bowl seam side down. Coat the surface with oil to prevent drying. Then, cover it with a clean kitchen cloth or plastic wrap.
Pro tip – You want the dough to be soft and a little sticky. But it has to be elastic! This is what will give us fluffy rolls. - Rise - Leave in a warm place. Let rise for 60 minutes until doubles in volume.
Pro tip – In winter, you may need 60 minutes or more but in summer the dough may double in 30 minutes. And if you can't attend to it at that moment, de-gas, reshape, and let double in volume again.
Shape
- Punch - When the dough doubles in volume, transfer it to a well-dusted floured surface. Punch down and reshape into a ball.
Pro tip – At this point, there is no need for additional flour. So use a light dusting of flour. - Divide the dough into 2 portions. Shape each into a ball and set aside.
Pro tip – If necessary, let the dough rest for 15 minutes. Resting will help relax the gluten and makes it easier to work. - Roll - Working with one ball at a time. Roll the dough into a round disc about 12 to 14 inches in diameter.
Pro tip – You can make 24 small rolls as I am doing or 12 to 18 larger rolls by making fewer slices. - Garlic butter - Next, spread a generous amount of herbed garlic butter on the rolled dough. Then, using a pizza wheel, cut the disc into 12 slices.
Pro tip – I like the divide the disc in half first, then quarter. Then, divide each quarter into 3 slices making a total of 12 triangles. Similar to cutting a large pizza.
- To shape – Roll each slice into a crescent, bring the two edges towards the front and tuck them under.
Pro tip – You can also leave these as crescents or shape them into rolls by tucking the sides under. Make sure to secure the edges under or they will open when baking. - Tray - Place the rolls onto a baking tray, lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Continue with the remaining dough until all the rolls are made (24 rolls).
Pro tip – We will be brushing these again with more herbed garlic butter, so make sure to have some lining on the baking tray for easy cleanup.
Bake
- Proof - Cover with plastic wrap or clean kitchen cloth and let proof for 20 minutes.
Pro tip – Spray the plastic wrap with oil to prevent it from sticking to the rolls. - Oven - Preheat the oven to 360°F /180°C / Gas Mark 4.
- Brush - Next, brush each roll with more herbed garlic butter, and sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese over each. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden on the top.
Pro tip – When baked, the internal temperature of the rolls should be about 195 F. The bread will have a hollow sound on the bottom when tapped.
- Keeping them soft – As soon as you take the rolls out of the oven, brush them with more herbed garlic butter, parmesan, and chopped parsley. Then, cover them with a clean kitchen cloth for 5 minutes to keep them soft.
Pro tip – Do not leave the rolls on the tray for too long as the steam will make the bread soggy on the bottom. Covering the buns with a cloth will help them retain moisture and prevent it from drying out. - Enjoy!
Tips for Success
- The amount of flour you add to your recipe is key to the success of these rolls. Avoid the temptation of adding too much flour.
- Temperature – The temperature of the water plays a huge role in bread baking. It should be approximately 41 C / 110 F. If cold it will not revive the yeast. And if it's hot it will, in fact, kill the yeast.
- When you cover the hot rolls in a clean kitchen cloth you are letting the steam in the bread cool inside the bread - this keeps them soft and moist - not dried out.
- Overnight rolls – The dough can be prepared a day in advance. Proof it for an hour on the counter then punch down and let the dough rest in the fridge overnight. Overnight proofing is a great way to add flavor to the bread. The next day, let the dough come to room temperature before you shape and bake them.
- Storing – These rolls do freeze beautifully. Cool the baked rolls then place them in a freezer-safe storage bag. These can be frozen for up to a month.
- Kneading the dough – If possible use an electric mixer because the dough is soft and sticky.
- Bread machine – this dough can be easily made in a bread machine. Pour all ingredients in the pan set to dough or manual. Start and let the dough run its cycle for about 9 to 10 minutes - continue with the recipe as shown above.
Storage
- These buns will stay fresh for 3 to 4 days.
- They are best kept in an airtight container, rather than the refrigerator.
- You can also freeze them in a ziplock bag for up to a month.
- They are best reheated from frozen because the condensation adds moisture.
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How do you reheat these bread rolls?
Bake them in a hot oven at 350F for 7 to 10 mins. You can also brush them with melted butter to keep them soft.
Can I make the dough ahead of time and keep it in the fridge?
Yes, you can prove the dough in the fridge for a longer time instead of at room temperature. It will take longer to rise but will still rise. And, later, make sure to bring the dough to room temperature. Then, form the rolls and prove them again before baking.
Can I refrigerate the rolls before baking them?
Yes, you can also do the first rise at room temperature, form the rolls, and let them rise in the fridge before baking. Then, cover the shaped rolls tightly with cling wrap leaving enough space for them to rise. And you can leave them overnight in the fridge, but make sure to thaw them at room temperature before baking.
What do you serve with these dinner rolls?
These are great with any soup, stew, chili, or slow-cooked meat. Soup, salad, and dinner rolls are complete meals in our home. They are perfect to soak up the gravy in slow-cooked lamb, beef, or chicken dishes.
And my kids love lamb stew or chili with this bread.
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Parmesan Garlic Rolls
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Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 187kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 24 Rolls
Description
You must love garlic to enjoy these Parmesan garlic bread rolls. Soft, light, and fluffy bread drenched with garlic herb butter. These crescent-shaped beauties are also simple and easy to make.
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Conversions Used
1 lb = 453 grams, 1 cup = 240 ml, 1 stick = 113g, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp= 5 ml,
Ingredients
Total dough - 910 grams - 24 rolls
- 340 g (1½ cups) Warm water or milk (100°F)
- 7 g (2¼ teaspoon) Instant dry yeast ((1 sachet))
- 30 g (2 tablespoon) Sugar (or honey)
- 30 g (2 tablespoon) Olive oil
- 500 g (4 cups) Bread flour (or All-purpose flour)
- 9 g (1 teaspoon) Kosher salt
Herbed garlic butter
- 2 - 4 tablespoon Garlic (minced or 4 to 6 tablespoon mashed roasted garlic )
- 6 tablespoon Butter (unsalted, room temperature)
- 6 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (grated )
- 2 tablespoon Parsley (finely chopped )
Plus
- 2 tbsp Parmesan (grated for garnish)
- 2 tablespoon Parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
Herbed Garlic Butter
- In a bowl or saucepan, combine the butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Heat in the microwave or stovetop until melted. Set aside until ready to use. Pro tip - I like to do this in the beginning so the butter is infused with the garlic flavor. But, if you want a milder garlic flavor you can prepare this just before using it.2 - 4 tablespoon Garlic, 6 tablespoon Butter, 6 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoon Parsley
Dough
- Yeast mixture - In a mixing bowl or measuring cup, combine the warm water (110 F), yeast, sugar, and oil. Stir and set aside.340 g Warm water or milk, 7 g Instant dry yeast, 30 g Sugar, 30 g Olive oil
- Flour mixture - Next, measure the flour and salt in a mixing bowl or stand mixer with the dough hook. Then, add the yeast mixture and combine on medium-high speed until all the flour is well incorporated. Pro tip - If you do not like kneading, I highly recommend using a stand mixer with the hook attachment.500 g Bread flour, 9 g Kosher salt
- Knead - Then, knead on medium speed for 12 to 15 minutes until you have a smooth elastic dough. Pro tip - To knead by hand transfer to a lightly dusted surface and knead for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Bowl - When the dough is soft and shiny, but still slightly sticky, shape it into a ball. Place the dough in an oiled bowl seam side down. Coat the surface with oil to prevent drying. Then, cover a clean kitchen cloth or plastic wrap. Pro tip - You want the dough to be soft and a little sticky. But it has to be elastic! This is what will give us fluffy rolls.
- Rise - Leave in a warm place. Let rise for 45 to 60 minutes until doubles in volume. Pro tip - In winter, you may need 60 minutes or more but in summer the dough may double in 30 minutes. And if you can't attend to it at that moment, de-gas, reshape, and let double in volume again.
Shape
- Punch - When the dough is doubled in volume, transfer it to a well-dusted floured surface. Punch it down and reshape it into a ball again. Pro tip - At this point, there is no need for additional flour. So use a light dusting of flour.
- Divide the dough into 2 portions. Shape each into a ball and set it aside. Pro tip - If necessary, let the dough rest for 15 minutes. Resting will help relax the gluten and makes it easier to work.
- Roll - Working with one ball at a time. Roll the dough into a round disc about 12 to 14 inches in diameter. Pro tip - You can make 24 small rolls as I am doing or 12 to 18 larger rolls by making fewer slices.
- Garlic butter - Next, spread a generous amount of herbed garlic butter on the rolled dough. Then, using a pizza wheel cut the disc into 12 slices.Pro tip - I like the divide the disc in half first, then quarter. Then divide each quarter into 3 slices making a total of 12 triangles. Similar to cutting a large pizza.
- To shape - roll each slice into a crescent, bring the two edges towards the front and tuck them under. Pro tip - You can also leave these as crescents or shape it into rolls by tucking the sides under. Make sure to secure the edges under or they will open when baking.
- Tray - Place the rolls onto a baking tray, lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Continue with the remaining dough until all the rolls are made (24 rolls).Pro tip - We will be brushing these again with more herbed garlic butter, so make sure to have some lining on the baking tray for easy cleanup.
Bake
- Proof - Cover with plastic wrap or clean kitchen cloth and let proof for 20 minutes.Pro tip - Spray the plastic wrap with oil to prevent it from sticking to the rolls.
- Preheat - Meanwhile, preheat the oven at 360°F /180°C / Gas Mark 4.
- Bake - Brush each roll with more herbed garlic butter, and sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese over each. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly golden on the top.Pro tip - When baked, the internal temperature of the rolls should be about 195 F. The bread will have a hollow sound on the bottom when tapped.2 tablespoon Parmesan, 2 tablespoon Parsley
- Keeping them soft - As soon as you take the rolls out of the oven, brush them with more herbed garlic butter, parmesan, and chopped parsley. Then, cover them with a clean kitchen cloth for 5 minutes to keep them soft.Pro tip - Do not leave the rolls on the tray for too long as the steam will make the bread soggy on the bottom. Covering the buns with a cloth will help them retain moisture and prevent it from drying out.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Notes & Tips
- The amount of flour you add to your recipe is key to the success of these rolls. Avoid the temptation of adding too much flour.
- Temperature - The temperature of the water plays a huge role in bread baking. It should be approximately 41 C / 110 F. If cold it will not revive the yeast. And if it's hot it will, in fact, kill the yeast.
- When you cover the hot rolls in a clean kitchen cloth you are letting the steam in the bread cool inside the bread - this keeps them soft and moist - not dried out.
- Overnight rolls - The dough can be prepared a day in advance. Proof it for an hour on the counter then punch down and let the dough rest in the fridge overnight. Overnight proofing is a great way to add flavor to the bread. The next day, let the dough come to room temperature before you shape and bake them.
- Storing - These rolls do freeze beautifully. Cool the baked rolls then place them in a freezer-safe storage bag. These can be frozen for up to a month.
- Kneading the dough - If possible use an electric mixer because the dough is soft and sticky.
- Bread machine - this dough can be easily made in a bread machine. Pour all ingredients in the pan set to dough or manual. Start and let the dough run its cycle for about 9 to 10 minutes - continue with the recipe as shown above.
Storage
- These buns will stay fresh for 3 to 4 days.
- They are best kept in an airtight container, rather than the refrigerator.
- You can also freeze them in a ziplock bag for up to a month.
- They are best reheated from frozen because the condensation adds moisture.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 187- kcalCarbohydrates: 32- gProtein: 6- gFat: 4- gSaturated Fat: 2- gCholesterol: 8- mgSodium: 689- mgPotassium: 66- mgFiber: 1- gSugar: 3- gVitamin A: 105- IUVitamin C: 0.7- mgCalcium: 65- mgIron: 1.9- mg
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Heidy
These Parmesan garlic rolls are definitely for garlic lovers--- my husband and devoured them in a flash!! I will be making these again
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Heidy. So happy to hear that
Tristin
I made these rolls a few nights ago and they did not disappoint. Light and fluffy and so garlicky. All of the tips were incredibly helpful, especially about making them the night before..
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Tristin. Happy you enjoyed this recipe.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
Give me all the carbs! I love rolls and am loving the roasted garlic cheese twist you put on these! They are absolutely scrumptious and a must-make! Thank you for sharing!