Soft & Fluffy Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls
These homemade garlic herb dinner rolls are ultra-soft, fluffy, and brushed with fragrant garlic butter. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or anytime you want bakery-style rolls at home.
Equipment
- Stand mixer with dough hook (or mixing bowl + hands)
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Digital kitchen scale
- 9x13-inch baking dish or large skillet
- Pastry brush
- Kitchen towel or plastic wrap
- Oven thermometer (optional, affiliate)
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups 420 g all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 2 ¼ teaspoon instant yeast 1 packet, 7 g
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 240 ml warm whole milk (110°F / 43°C)
- ¼ cup 60 g unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
- 1 large egg room temperature
- Garlic Herb Butter
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 3 garlic cloves finely grated or minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives or rosemary finely chopped (optional)
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Make the dough – In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead 8–10 minutes (mixer medium speed or by hand) until smooth and slightly tacky. If too dry, add 1 tablespoon milk at a time; if too sticky, dust lightly with flour (but keep it soft and tacky).
- First rise – Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (60–90 minutes).
- Shape rolls – Punch down gently. Divide dough into 11-12 equal pieces (~60–65 g each). Shape into tight balls and arrange in greased 9x13-inch dish or skillet.
- Second rise – Cover and let rise again 30–45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake – Bake 18–22 minutes, until tops are golden and internal temp reaches 190°F (88°C).
- Garlic Herb Butter – Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and chives/rosemary. Immediately brush hot rolls with garlic herb butter. Cover loosely with foil or towel 5–10 minutes to trap steam and make rolls extra pillowy.*
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Notes
Make-ahead: Shape rolls, refrigerate overnight, and bring to room temp 45 minutes before baking.
Freezer-friendly: Bake, cool, wrap tightly, freeze up to 2 months. Reheat covered at 325°F until warm.
Herb swaps: Rosemary + thyme = savory depth; dill + parsley = bright & fresh.
Ultra-rich: Replace half the milk with cream for extra tenderness.
Serving: Best warm, paired with soups, roasted meats, or holiday spreads. Skip the garlic herb step if you just want regular rolls
Serving: Best warm, paired with soups, roasted meats, or holiday spreads. Skip the garlic herb step if you just want regular rolls
Nutrition
Serving: 75gCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.8mg
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