Description
Homemade garlic swirl rolls dance with rich, buttery layers of aromatic herbs and golden cheese. Warm comfort meets culinary creativity, promising delightful moments shared around your table.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
Garlic Filling:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Topping:
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk, combining with sugar until foamy and fragrant, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Whisk eggs into the yeast mixture, then gradually incorporate softened butter and salt.
- Fold flour into liquid ingredients, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms, about 8-10 minutes.
- Cover dough and let rise in a warm environment until doubled in size, roughly 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, prepare garlic filling by blending softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, parmesan cheese, and dried oregano.
- Punch down risen dough and roll into a large rectangular shape on a floured surface.
- Spread garlic mixture evenly across the dough, leaving a small border around edges.
- Tightly roll the dough from the long side, creating a spiral log.
- Slice log into 12 equal rounds and place in a greased baking dish.
- Allow rolls to proof for an additional 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bake rolls for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush immediately with melted butter mixed with garlic powder and salt.
- Garnish with fresh chopped chives before serving warm.
Notes
- Enhance yeast activation by ensuring milk temperature is precisely between 100-110°F to guarantee proper fermentation without killing the yeast.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured surface using a gentle pushing and folding technique to develop gluten structure without overworking the dough.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better texture and binding.
- Customize filling by experimenting with alternative herbs like basil or thyme, or add roasted red pepper flakes for a spicy kick that elevates the garlic flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg