Ingredients
For the Dough:
• Milk: 1 cup (240ml), lukewarm
• Sugar: 2 tbsp
• Yeast: 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry or instant yeast
• Butter: 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted, melted and slightly cooled
• Egg: 1 large, room temperature
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Flour: 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (approx. 400-450g)
For the Herb Garlic Butter Topping:
• Butter: 4 tbsp (half a stick), melted
• Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
• Fresh Herbs: 2 tbsp chopped (parsley is classic, but you can add rosemary or thyme)
• Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, whisk the warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
2. Mix: Stir in the melted butter and egg. Gradually add 3 cups of flour and the salt.
3. Knead: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook (or your hands on a floured surface) to knead for about 5–7 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, add the remaining flour 1 tablespoon at a time. It should be soft and slightly tacky but not stick to your fingers.
4. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 to 1.5 hours (until it looks like the first image in your photo).
2. Shape the Rolls
1. Punch Down: Gently press the air out of the risen dough.
2. Divide: Cut the dough into 12 to 15 equal-sized pieces.
3. Roll: Roll each piece into a smooth ball. Place them in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish (or a glass tray like the one in your photo), leaving a little space between each.
3. Second Rise & Topping
1. Second Rise: Cover the dish and let the rolls rise again for 30–45 minutes. They should double in size and start touching each other.
2. Brush: Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and herbs. Use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the rolls generously (as shown in the second image of your photo).
4. Bake
1. Preheat: Set your oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the tops are a deep golden brown.
3. Final Touch: For extra flavor, brush any remaining garlic butter over the rolls immediately after they come out of the oven.
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