These garlic bread rolls are a delightful combination of fluffy dinner rolls and rich garlic flavor. Topped with a savory herb butter, they make an excellent homemade bread recipe that pairs perfectly with any meal.
This recipe is straightforward and perfect for beginners, allowing you to create delicious garlic bread rolls that will impress your family and friends.
Homemade Garlic Bread Rolls

These garlic bread rolls are soft, fluffy, and infused with garlic and herbs. They take about 1.5 hours from start to finish and serve as a perfect savory side dish for pasta, soups, or salads.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for herb topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, milk, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Prepare Herb Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, basil, garlic powder, and salt.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Add Topping: Remove from the oven and immediately brush the warm rolls with the herb butter mixture. Serve warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 rolls
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g