By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 6, 2021
Made from scratch, these garlic pull apart rolls are a perfect bread side dish or appetizer to accompany all of your favorite meals. Easy to prep, serve them warm out of the oven for one delicious bite.
Garlic Butter Rolls Recipe
You can not go wrong with garlic bread , and these pull-apart rolls hit all the right spots.
Fun and easy to make, they work wonderfully as an appetizer or s ide dish , or just enjoy them spread with a little butter for a tasty snack.
Made from scratch, they are perfectly light and fluffy.
Be sure to try my Homemade Garlic Bread and Texas Toast Garlic Bread too!
Why you’ll love this Easy Garlic Pull-Apart Rolls recipe:
- PERFECT FOR HOLIDAYS : These make a great addition to any celebration meal. Perfect for Thanksgiving , Christmas , Easter , and anything in between!
- MAKE AHEAD: These are a great make-ahead recipe and can easily be warmed through in the oven to serve.
- SO DELICIOUS : Made with a garlic and herb butter, every bite is rich and fluffy and full of flavor.
How to make Garlic Butter Pull Apart Rolls
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- Mix together the milk, sugar, and yeast and allow the yeast to activate.
- Add the butter, salt, and flour.
- Knead the dough and place in an oiled bowl.
- Allow the dough to rise.
- Make the garlic butter.
- Form balls from the dough and place in a prepared loaf pan and drizzle with garlic butter.
- Let rise again.
- Bake til golden brown.
Why are my rolls dense?
These rolls should come out light and fluffy. The main way to guarantee this is to knead the dough for at least 5 minutes.
This allows the gluten to develop to make a more elastic dough, which will then make a lighter and airier structure. The dough should be smooth on the outside and no longer sticky.
Can you use a stand mixer?
I prefer to knead the dough by hand, but you can use a stand mixer with a hook attachment. Mix on a low speed for about 5-6 minutes til it is smooth and elastic.
What do you serve them with?
These garlic pull-apart rolls are great to serve with all kinds of meals, Perfect with stews and soups, pastas, or as a side to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner try them with:
- Red Wine Beef Stew
- Lasagna Soup
- Baked Feta Pasta
- Roast Turkey
Tips!
- This pull-apart bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Don’t skip the rising time. Patience is a virtue and it will help to get your rolls nice and airy.
- The garlic pull-apart rolls can be reheated in the oven at 160F for 5 minutes to warm through.
These garlic pull apart bread rolls will for sure be the star of the show! Simple to make and loaded with garlicky goodness!
More Bread Recipes we Love
- Buttermilk Spoon Bread
- Cornbread Muffins
- Homemade Gougeres
- Beer Bread
- Homemade Sandwich Bread
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
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For the Rolls
- ▢ 1 cup milk 227 grams, warm (105-110°F)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 25 grams
- ▢ 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 9 grams
- ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 2½-3 cups all-purpose flour 300-360 grams, divided
For the Garlic Butter
- ▢ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 85 grams, melted (¾ stick)
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ▢ 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 gram
- ▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 gram
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions
- Whisk the milk, sugar, and yeast together in a large bowl and let it activate for 5 minutes or until it starts to bubble. 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- Add the butter and salt and whisk again then gradually stir in 2½ cups of the flour and stir until you can no longer stir then knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2½-3 cups all-purpose flour
- Scrape out any remaining dough from the bowl then spray it with some nonstick spray or brush it with some olive oil before tucking the edges of the dough together and placing it inside the bowl.
- Spray the top of the dough then cover and let the dough rise for about 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 375°F, then place some parchment paper inside of a loaf pan and set aside for later.
- Add all of the garlic butter ingredients to a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, stir to combine then drizzle 1 tablespoon of the butter into the prepared loaf pan. 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Form 15-20 1-inch balls from the dough and place half of them in the loaf pan.
- Drizzle some garlic butter on top, then place the remaining dough balls on top and drizzle the remaining garlic butter on top.
- Let the bread rise again for 30 minutes then bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top of the bread is light and golden and the dough has risen significantly.
- Let the bread cool for 5 minutes before serving with freshly minced parsley for garnish if desired.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
Becky’s Tips
- Don’t skip the rising time. Patience is a virtue and it will help to get your rolls nice and airy.
- The garlic pull-apart rolls can be reheated in the oven at 160°F for 5 minutes to warm through.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Garlic Butter Pull Apart Rolls Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
Ingredients
For the Rolls
- 1 cup milk 227 grams, warm (105-110°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 25 grams
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 9 grams
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2½-3 cups all-purpose flour 300-360 grams, divided
For the Garlic Butter
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 85 grams, melted (¾ stick)
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 gram
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 gram
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Whisk the milk, sugar, and yeast together in a large bowl and let it activate for 5 minutes or until it starts to bubble. 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- Add the butter and salt and whisk again then gradually stir in 2½ cups of the flour and stir until you can no longer stir then knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2½-3 cups all-purpose flour
- Scrape out any remaining dough from the bowl then spray it with some nonstick spray or brush it with some olive oil before tucking the edges of the dough together and placing it inside the bowl.
- Spray the top of the dough then cover and let the dough rise for about 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 375°F, then place some parchment paper inside of a loaf pan and set aside for later.
- Add all of the garlic butter ingredients to a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, stir to combine then drizzle 1 tablespoon of the butter into the prepared loaf pan. 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Form 15-20 1-inch balls from the dough and place half of them in the loaf pan.
- Drizzle some garlic butter on top, then place the remaining dough balls on top and drizzle the remaining garlic butter on top.
- Let the bread rise again for 30 minutes then bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top of the bread is light and golden and the dough has risen significantly.
- Let the bread cool for 5 minutes before serving with freshly minced parsley for garnish if desired.
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Notes
- Don’t skip the rising time. Patience is a virtue and it will help to get your rolls nice and airy.
- The garlic pull-apart rolls can be reheated in the oven at 160°F for 5 minutes to warm through.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
