Garlic Butter Bread Pull-Apart (Printable)

Soft golden rolls generously coated in garlic butter, baked together for an easy shareable treat perfect for any occasion.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread Dough

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

→ Garlic Butter

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

→ For Topping

12 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Pour in warm milk and melted butter. Mix until a rough dough forms.
02 - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 7–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes.
03 - Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
04 - In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
05 - Punch down the risen dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
06 - Dip each dough ball in the garlic butter, coating thoroughly, and arrange them in a greased 9-inch round cake pan or skillet. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the top.
07 - Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 20–30 minutes until slightly puffy.
08 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
09 - Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if using. Bake for 22–25 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
10 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, pull-apart style.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These rolls develop a beautiful outer crust while maintaining a cloud like softness inside that will make you close your eyes with each bite.
  • The recipe is surprisingly forgiving even when your measurements arent perfect I once accidentally doubled the garlic and guests still raved about it.
02 -
  • If your kitchen is cold, create a proofing environment by preheating your oven to its lowest setting for just 2 minutes, then turning it off and placing your covered dough inside with the door cracked.
  • The spaces between rolls will fill in during baking but starting with them just barely touching gives the best balance of soft centers and lightly crisp exteriors.
03 -
  • Let the garlic infuse in the melted butter for at least 5 minutes before using to deepen the flavor without the harshness of raw garlic.
  • Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the garlic butter mixture to brush on top right when the rolls come out of the oven for an extra punch of flavor and glossy finish.
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