30-Minute Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls Recipe
These 30-Minute Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with savory flavors. Perfect for a quick homemade bread option, they feature a garlic and parmesan topping that adds a deliciously rich touch. Ready in under an hour, these rolls are ideal for family dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 dinner rolls 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1¼ cups warm water (95–105 degrees)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp yeast (instant or platinum)
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
Topping Ingredients
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated garlic
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)
- 2 tsp parsley
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick liner. Set aside to use later.
- Proof yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and yeast. Allow the mixture to proof for about 2-5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix dough: Add the canola oil, salt, egg, and flour to the yeast mixture. Combine thoroughly until a dough forms. If the dough feels too sticky, gradually add a little more flour while mixing.
- Shape rolls: Divide the dough into 16 equal-sized pieces. Shape each piece into a round roll. (See notes below for tips on kneading the dough.)
- Allow to rise: Place the shaped rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Let them rise in a warm spot for about 5-10 minutes. A warm place like a fireplace hearth works well to help the dough rise.
- Add toppings: Brush the raised rolls with melted butter, then evenly sprinkle granulated garlic, parmesan cheese, and parsley on top.
- Preheat oven: Set the oven to 375ºF (190ºC) to prepare for baking.
- Bake rolls: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and spread additional melted butter on top while still warm. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- If the dough is too sticky to handle, add flour a little at a time during mixing until manageable.
- Kneading the dough briefly before shaping helps develop a light texture but keep it minimal to maintain softness.
- Allow the rolls to rise in a warm environment to ensure proper dough expansion.
- Additional toppings like herbs or extra parmesan can be added for more flavor.
- For best results, serve rolls fresh from the oven but they can be reheated gently if needed.
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