Description

Rich, savory, and impossibly soft dinner rolls made with a quick no-knead dough and topped with a nutty brown butter garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons (7g) instant yeast
2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
1 teaspoon (6g) salt
1 cup (240ml) warm whole milk
1 large egg
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter
4–5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon extra salt

Instructions

Brown the butter: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams, crackles, and turns deep golden brown with a nutty aroma (3-5 minutes). Immediately remove from heat and pour into a heat-proof bowl to cool slightly.
Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Make a well and pour in warm milk and egg. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Shape the rolls: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 9-12 equal pieces and roll into smooth balls. Place seam-side down in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover loosely and let rise for 15-20 minutes.
Make the glaze: Whisk the cooled brown butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, and extra salt.
Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the glaze generously over the risen rolls. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Brush with extra glaze if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Ensure milk is warm (around 110°F) but not hot to avoid killing the yeast. Do not over-knead the dough to maintain softness. If the brown butter burns, start over as it cannot be salvaged. Rolls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 180
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 350
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 24
Fiber: 1
Protein: 4

Keywords: brown butter, garlic rolls, dinner rolls, quick bread, weeknight dinner, no-knead bread, garlic bread, homemade rolls