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Crispy Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Rolls

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These crispy pull-apart garlic butter rolls feature a golden, buttery crust with a soft, pillowy interior, perfect for cozy dinners and easy to make with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 g)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (7 g)
  • 1 cup warm water (240 ml), around 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup warm milk (60 ml)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for garlic butter)
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water (1 cup/240 ml) with sugar (2 tbsp). Sprinkle the active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp) over the surface. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add melted butter (3 tbsp), warm milk (1/4 cup/60 ml), and salt (1 tsp) to the yeast mixture. Gradually stir in flour (3 cups/360 g), about half a cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough starts pulling together, transfer to a floured surface for kneading or use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
  3. Knead the dough: Knead by hand for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or knead with a mixer for about 5 minutes on medium speed. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky; add flour sparingly if too sticky.
  4. First rise: Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, and cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter (6 tbsp), minced garlic (4 cloves), parsley (2 tbsp), grated Parmesan (2 tbsp, if using), salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  6. Shape the rolls: Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently. Roll it out on a floured surface to about 12×16 inches (30×40 cm). Spread the garlic butter evenly over the dough. Cut the dough into 12 equal squares.
  7. Assemble: Stack the squares in three stacks of four. Place the stacks side by side in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover loosely and let them rise for an additional 20-30 minutes until puffy.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crisp on top. For extra crispness, brush with remaining garlic butter halfway through baking.
  9. Finish and serve: Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with extra parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

If rolls brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 15 minutes. Use softened (not melted) butter for garlic butter to spread evenly. Let dough fully rise for fluffy rolls. Fresh garlic flavor intensifies during baking. Store cooled rolls in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat wrapped in foil at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.

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