Description
Garlic swirl rolls bring Mediterranean comfort straight to kitchen tables with irresistible herbed bread perfection. Melted butter, fragrant garlic, and delicate dough create a warm embrace you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups (440 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) warm water
Butter and Cheese Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water, allowing the mixture to become frothy and activated for 5-10 minutes.
- Create a soft dough by combining flour and salt with the yeast mixture, incorporating milk, melted butter, and egg until a cohesive texture forms.
- Develop the dough’s elasticity by kneading for 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a greased bowl and let rise in a warm location until volume doubles, approximately 1 hour.
- Deflate the risen dough and stretch into a rectangular shape measuring 12×18 inches on a lightly floured surface.
- Prepare a fragrant garlic butter mixture by blending softened butter, finely chopped garlic, fresh parsley, oregano, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Evenly distribute the garlic butter mixture across the dough’s surface, then tightly roll the dough from the long edge.
- Slice the rolled dough into 12 uniform sections and arrange in a greased baking dish.
- Allow rolls to proof for an additional 30 minutes, enabling further volume expansion.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) during the proofing period.
- Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until they achieve a golden brown color and appear puffy.
- Enhance the rolls’ richness by brushing with extra melted butter immediately after removing from the oven. Serve while warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Check yeast freshness by ensuring it becomes foamy and bubbly, which indicates active fermentation and will help rolls rise perfectly.
- Use room temperature ingredients like milk and egg to ensure smooth dough consistency and even rising throughout the bread.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a soft and stretchy texture that results in tender, fluffy rolls.
- Allow sufficient rising time in a warm, draft-free area to help rolls achieve maximum volume and light, airy structure.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a blend of gluten-free flour and add xanthan gum for binding.
- Customize filling by experimenting with different herbs like rosemary or thyme, or adding roasted garlic for deeper flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg