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Garlic Bread Rolls Recipe

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These Garlic Bread Rolls are soft, fluffy, and layered with a flavorful garlic butter filling, herbs, fresh parsley, and parmesan cheese. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, they make a delightful side or snack for any meal.

Ingredients

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The Dough

  • 600 g strong white bread flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 14 g dried active yeast
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 90 g unsalted butter (cold & cubed)
  • 275 ml full fat milk
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

The Filling

  • 45 g unsalted butter (melted)
  • 4+ garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 15 g fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 25 g parmesan (grated)

The Topping

  • 25 g parmesan
  • fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour into a large bowl, and add the caster sugar, yeast, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute all dry components.
  2. Incorporate Butter: Rub the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs, similar to the technique used for making scones.
  3. Warm Milk: Gently heat the milk until warm, being careful not to let it get piping hot; just enough for steam to start rising.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the warm milk and egg to the dry ingredients mixture.
  5. Knead Dough: Knead the dough together for 7-10 minutes. Initially sticky, it will come together to a springy, non-sticky dough. Using a KitchenAid with a Dough Hook can simplify this step.
  6. First Proof: Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film, and let it rise for 1-2+ hours or until doubled in size.
  7. Prepare Filling: While the dough proves, finely chop garlic cloves and prepare fresh parsley for the filling.
  8. Roll Out Dough: Once risen, transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll out into a large, even rectangle about 50cm x 30cm.
  9. Apply Filling: Mix garlic into the melted butter and brush this garlic butter evenly over the dough surface. Then sprinkle with dried mixed herbs, sea salt, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan.
  10. Form Rolls: Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a long sausage shape. Cut evenly into 12 pieces by halving and subsequently dividing each section to create four rows of three.
  11. Second Proof: Place the rolls into a large rectangular baking dish (approx. 30cm x 24cm) so they are in rows but not touching yet. Cover with cling film and let them rise again for about 1 hour until they expand to touch each other.
  12. Preheat Oven: Near the end of second rise, preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
  13. Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  14. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then sprinkle fresh parsley and parmesan on top before serving.

Notes

  • Use strong white bread flour for best texture and rise.
  • Ensure milk is warm but not hot to activate yeast without killing it.
  • Proofing times can vary depending on room temperature; dough should double in size both times.
  • Feel free to adjust garlic quantity according to your taste.
  • Adding parmesan both inside and on top enhances the cheesy flavor and adds texture.
  • Use a KitchenAid or another mixer with a dough hook to simplify kneading if available.
  • Serve warm for softer rolls, but they also keep well for next-day snacking.

Keywords: garlic bread rolls, garlic butter rolls, homemade garlic bread, soft bread rolls, cheesy garlic rolls, savory bread

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