Ingredients
To create these delectable Garlic Bread Rolls, you only need a few key ingredients. Each element plays a crucial role in achieving the perfect texture and flavor. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Bread Rolls: 12 soft bread rolls, such as dinner rolls, slider buns, or even small sandwich rolls. These form the base and provide the perfect fluffy interior.
- Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter, softened to room temperature. Butter is the carrier of flavor and richness, and softened butter blends beautifully with the garlic.
- Garlic: 6-8 cloves of fresh garlic, minced finely. Fresh garlic is essential for that pungent, authentic garlic flavor. Mincing ensures even distribution and maximum flavor release.
- Fresh Parsley: 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, finely chopped. Parsley adds a touch of freshness, color, and a subtle herbaceous note that complements the garlic.
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon of salt, or to taste. Salt enhances all the flavors and is crucial for a well-seasoned garlic butter.
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, or to taste. Pepper adds a touch of warmth and complexity to the flavor profile.
- Optional: Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (for topping). Parmesan cheese adds a salty, savory, and slightly nutty flavor that elevates the garlic bread rolls to another level.
Instructions
Making these Garlic Bread Rolls is surprisingly straightforward. Follow these simple instructions to bake up a batch of warm, garlicky goodness:
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures the rolls bake evenly and achieve that perfect golden-brown crust.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Use a fork or a spatula to thoroughly mix all the ingredients until you have a smooth and fragrant garlic butter. Ensure the garlic is evenly distributed throughout the butter for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Slice the Rolls: Using a serrated knife, carefully slice each bread roll horizontally, without cutting all the way through. You want to create a hinge, so the rolls can open up like a book. This creates pockets for the garlic butter to melt into and infuse the bread.
- Spread the Garlic Butter: Generously spread the garlic butter mixture inside each sliced roll, ensuring you coat both the top and bottom halves. Don’t be shy with the garlic butter; it’s what makes these rolls so flavorful and moist. If using Parmesan cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the buttered rolls at this stage.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the buttered rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier. Arrange them in a single layer to ensure even baking and browning.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the garlic butter is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on them towards the end of the baking time to prevent burning, as ovens can vary in temperature. The rolls are ready when they are nicely browned and the garlic aroma fills your kitchen.
- Serve Immediately: Once baked, remove the Garlic Bread Rolls from the oven and serve them immediately while they are warm and at their absolute best. The aroma and taste are most enticing when they are fresh out of the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 5