Garlic Butter Bread Pull-Apart (Print View)

Soft golden bread rolls coated in fragrant garlic butter, perfect for sharing or savory snacking.

# Components:

→ Bread Dough

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
03 - 1 teaspoon sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Garlic Butter

07 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Topping

12 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, mix together flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
02 - Pour in warm milk and melted butter; stir until a rough dough forms.
03 - Knead on a lightly floured surface for 7 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
05 - Combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
06 - Punch down the risen dough, divide into 12 equal pieces, and shape each into a ball.
07 - Dip each ball into garlic butter, coating thoroughly, then arrange in a greased 9-inch round pan or skillet.
08 - Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow dough to rise for 20 to 30 minutes until slightly puffy.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
10 - Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the dough balls if using; bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
11 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm, ideal for pulling apart.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're soft enough to pull apart with your fingers, with no sad, dense bread in sight.
  • Garlic butter soaks into every crevice, so you get that savory richness in every bite.
  • Watching people's faces light up when you serve a golden, steaming pan of these is honestly better than any compliment.
02 -
  • If your water is too hot when you mix the dough, you'll kill the yeast and end up with bread that refuses to rise no matter how long you wait.
  • Don't skip the second rise; even though it's short, it's what keeps these rolls soft instead of dense and biscuit-like.
  • Garlic butter is forgiving, but burnt garlic is bitter and unforgettable in the worst way—keep your heat gentle and your senses alert.
03 -
  • Use a kitchen thermometer to nail that 110°F milk temperature; it removes all guesswork and frustration from yeast activation.
  • If your kitchen is cold, place the dough in a turned-off oven with the light on, which creates a gentle warmth perfect for rising without any stress.
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