Description
Warm, pillowy 30-minute garlic parmesan dinner rolls emerge straight from grandma’s kitchen, promising comfort in every golden bite. Crusty edges and tender centers invite hungry diners to savor this simple yet irresistible bread that completes any meal with pure homemade magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) warm water
Yeast and Sweeteners:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Seasoning and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for brushing)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by whisking warm water, sugar, and yeast together in a small vessel, allowing the mixture to bloom and become foamy for optimal fermentation.
- Create a flour base in a spacious mixing bowl by combining flour and salt, then integrate the activated yeast, melted butter, and milk until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly dusted work surface and knead methodically, developing gluten and achieving a smooth, elastic consistency that springs back when touched.
- Segment the dough into twelve uniform spheres, gently rolling each portion to create perfectly round, tension-filled balls.
- Arrange the dough balls snugly within a generously greased baking vessel, ensuring they nestle close together to encourage lateral expansion during proofing.
- Drape a clean kitchen towel over the dough and situate in a draft-free, warmth-rich environment to allow gentle rising and volume development.
- Calibrate the oven to 375°F, preparing a consistent heat environment for optimal roll transformation.
- Position the risen rolls in the preheated oven, monitoring their progression toward a golden, luminous exterior that signals perfect doneness.
- Concurrently, craft a luxurious coating by melding softened butter with aromatic garlic powder and nuanced Parmesan cheese.
- Immediately upon removal from the oven, lavish the hot rolls with the fragrant garlic Parmesan butter, ensuring complete and decadent coverage.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the glistening rolls, adding a vibrant, herbaceous finish to this irresistible bread creation.
Notes
- To ensure the yeast activates perfectly, use warm water between 100-110°F, which activates without killing the yeast’s delicate microorganisms.
- For ultra-soft rolls, let the dough rise in a slightly warm, draft-free area like a turned-off oven with the light on.
- Grate fresh Parmesan cheese for more intense flavor compared to pre-packaged options, enhancing the overall taste profile of the dinner rolls.
- Create gluten-free variations by substituting regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and adding xanthan gum for better texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg