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This buttery rosemary garlic dinner rolls recipe is perfectly soft and fluffy, easy to make with or without a stand mixer, and ready to go in about one hour.

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Meet the garlicky dinner rolls that I’m going to be bringing to everything this holiday season! ♡

They’re a simple riff on my classic one hour dinner rolls recipe, made this time with lots of rosemary and garlic kneaded into the soft and pillowy dough. Then once the rolls emerge hot from the oven, they are brushed with a generous spread of melted garlic herb butter and sprinkled with a pinch of flaky sea salt to finish. Y-u-m.

This particular dinner roll recipe has long been my favorite because it’s genuinely simple to make either completely by hand or with the help of a stand mixer. And the great news is that the rolls genuinely can be ready to go in just an hour. Or if you prefer, you can also press the pause button halfway through to prep the dough up to 48 hours in advance and then bake the rolls later, which is what I typically do to make Thanksgiving day a bit less stressful.

Feel free, of course, to customize the recipe a bit with whatever fresh herbs you love best and enjoy! These rolls are always the best!

Garlic Dinner Rolls Ingredients

Before we get to the full recipe below, here are a few notes about the ingredients you will need to make this rosemary garlic dinner rolls recipe…

  • Milk and water:These will serve as the base for our soft bread dough. I typically use 2% cow’s milk in this recipe, but it also works with a plain plant-based milk (such as oat milk or almond milk).
  • Butter: Which we will bake into the dough itself, then also brush on top of the rolls once they are baked. If making these rolls vegan, you are welcome to use a non-dairy butter.
  • Honey:I love using a few tablespoons of honey as the sweetener for this bread dough, but granulated sugar will work well too.
  • Garlic:I like to use garlic powder for the bread dough and fresh garlic for the garlic butter sauce.
  • Yeast:I use standardactive-dry yeast for these rolls. And please note that the recipe calls for a full tablespoon, so if you are using the 0.25-ounce packets (which yield 2.25 teaspoons), you will need slightly more than one packet.
  • Flour: I always make this recipe with standardall-purpose flour and have not tested it with different kinds of flours.
  • Fresh herbs: I highly recommend opting for the aromatic, earthy flavor of fresh rosemary in the rolls. Then I typically just chop up a bit of parsley with its bright, fresh flavor to toss into the garlic butter for the topping. That said, though, please feel free to use whatever herbs you love best here in both the rolls and the garlic butter! Fresh sage, basil, tarragon, thyme or oregano would all be great options here. Just note that the intensity of flavor varies from herb to herb, so you will need to adjust the amount depending on which herbs you choose.
  • Sea salt: I use fine sea salt to season the bread dough, and then also highly recommend sprinkling the rolls with a pinch of flaky sea salt just before serving if you would like.

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Tips For Making These Dinner Rolls

The full recipe is included below, but here are a few key tips to keep in mind when making homemade dinner rolls…

  • Be sure that your yeast has not expired.This is one of the most common reasons for why a batch of bread dough does not rise. Double-check the expiration date on your package of yeast, and if it does not begin to puff and bubble up after 5 minutes once it has been added to the wet ingredients, toss out the entire batch and start over with a fresh package of yeast.
  • Double-check the temperature of the liquid ingredients.When heating the liquid ingredients (water, melted butter, milk and honey), it’s essential that they be within the temperature range of 100-110°F. If the mixture is too hot, it can kill the yeast. If it is too cool, the yeast may not activate. The mixture should feel warm and not hot to the touch, but I always recommend testing the mixture with a cooking thermometer just to be sure.
  • Don’t skip the rise times.They are essential to helping the dough rise and create that soft and fluffy texture we’re going for.
  • No worries about perfection.When portioning the dough into 12 rolls, don’t worry about them all being perfectly equal in size. They will all bake up together in the pan, and if some are slightly larger or smaller, no worries. :)

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Optional Recipe Variations

Here are a few other possible variations that you could make to this easy dinner rolls recipe:

  • Make-ahead option:For make-ahead dinner rolls, follow the recipe through the point in step 6 when you place the formed dinner rolls in the baking dish. Then tightly cover the baking dish and refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Transfer the dish to the counter and let it warm up to room temperature for 2 hours before baking, and then bake as directed.
  • Make it vegan:Use plant-based milk and butter and your preferred sweetener (granulated white sugar is an easy option) in place of honey.
  • Add cheese:These rolls would also be absolutely delicious topped with some freshly-grated Parmesan cheese!

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More Favorite Bread Recipes

Looking for more easy bread recipes to try? Here are a few of my faves…

  • No Knead Bread
  • Honey Beer Bread
  • Cheesy Pesto Rolls
  • Rosemary Focaccia Bread
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1-Hour Rosemary Garlic Dinner Rolls Recipe | Gimme Some Oven (5)

One Hour Rosemary Garlic Dinner Rolls

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  • Author: Ali
  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This buttery rosemary garlic dinner rolls recipe is perfectly soft and fluffy, easy to make with or without a stand mixer, and ready to go in about one hour!

Ingredients

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Dinner Rolls Ingredients:

Garlic Herb Butter Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat the liquids. Stir together the water and melted butter in a saucepan, then add in the milk and honey and stir until combined. Heat the mixture over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches 110°F. It will be warm but not hot to the touch. (*Alternately, you can heat the mixture in a microwave until it reaches 110°F.)
  2. Add yeast. Pour theliquid mixture into the large bowl of astand mixer (or see instructions below for how to knead by hand). Sprinkle the yeast on top and give it a quick stir combine, then let the yeast activate for 5 minutes until it is foamy.
  3. Mix in dry ingredients. Add in 3 1/2 cups of flour (not all of the flour), rosemary, fine sea salt and garlic powder. Using the dough-hook, beat the dough on medium-low speed until combined. If the dough is sticking to the sides of the bowl, add in 1/4 cup more flour at a time (no more than 4 cups total) until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is only slightly sticky to the touch. Continue mixing on low speed for 4-5 minutes until the dough is smooth.
  4. Let the dough rise. Form the dough into a ball with your hands and transfer it to a greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp towel or foil, and let it rise briefly in a warm location for 15 minutes.
  5. Prep your oven and baking dish.Heat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  6. Form the rolls. Gently punch the dough down and divide it into 15 equal-sized pieces. Form each piece into a ball and place the dough balls in the greased baking dish. Cover the dish with a damp towel or foil and let the dough balls rise for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  7. Bake.Uncover and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the tops of the rolls are browned to your liking, then transfer the pan to a wire baking rack.
  8. Make the garlic butter.While the rolls are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the sliced garlic and simmer for 2 minutes, then remove the pan from heat, strain out and discard the garlic slices.* Stir in the chopped parsley until combined.
  9. Serve warm.Brush the hot rolls with the garlic butter and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

To make the rolls by hand:Complete steps 2 and 3 in a large mixing bowl. Then once the flour has been roughly stirred in, transfer the dough to a floured work surface and knead it by hand for 5 minutes until smooth.

Sea salt:As always, please note that I use fine sea salt in my recipes. If you only have iodized table salt on hand, you will need to halve the amount (1/2 teaspoon).

Garlic butter:If you prefer to leave the garlic in the butter, be sure to finely mince (instead of thinly slice) it. Alternately, you can use a generous pinch of garlic powder in the butter in place of fresh garlic.

posted on November 15, 2021 by Ali

American-Inspired, Baked Goods / Breads, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

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10 comments on “One Hour Rosemary Garlic Dinner Rolls”

  1. Dee Redpath November 17, 2021 @ 12:10 pm Reply

    Can I freeze the Rosemary garlic rolls before I cook them?

  2. Julie F. November 27, 2021 @ 4:22 pm Reply

    This is a lovely recipe and simple. Thank You!

  3. Samantha November 29, 2021 @ 2:36 pm Reply

    This is probably a stupid question but anyway. Step 4 reads, “Form the dough into a ball with your hands and transfer it to a greased bowl.” What should I grease the bowl with? EVOO or butter? Or something cool I don’t know about?

  4. Diana December 2, 2021 @ 7:38 am Reply

    I made these for thanksgiving. Pretty good buns. Thanks for the recipe.

  5. Ana December 23, 2021 @ 12:59 pm Reply

    I made these for Thanksgiving and will make again tomorrow! Even without the butter topping, my kids devoured the entire dish. So delicious and easy to make.

  6. Misriya August 27, 2022 @ 4:23 pm Reply

    Hi! Can this be made with whole meal flour?

  7. Misriya August 27, 2022 @ 4:25 pm Reply

    Hi! Can I make this with whole meal flour?

    • Melanie November 22, 2022 @ 12:06 pm

      I’ve made them with half whole meal and the were lovely.

  8. Darlene November 23, 2022 @ 10:37 am Reply

    I am wondering can I make the dough the night before and cook them just before dinner tomorrow?
    Thank you!

  9. Linda Sorensen August 31, 2023 @ 3:03 pm Reply

    So easy and so good. Will be making them again for a dinner party.

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FAQs

How long to heat dinner rolls in oven? ›

METHOD 1: OVEN
  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350°F.
  2. Place rolls in a baking dish or arrange on a baking sheet, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with coarse salt, if desired.
  3. Bake until warm, 7 to 10 minutes.

Should you brush dinner rolls before baking? ›

This is most commonly done on lean dough rolls. Egg wash: Either egg yolk (to aid in browning), egg white (to add shine), or whole egg wash (for both) can be brushed onto the surface of proofed rolls before baking.

What temperature should rolls be cooked at? ›

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 20 minutes. Brush with melted butter if you like; serve warm and enjoy!

How long does it take to cook a roll in the oven? ›

When the rolls are puffy, it's time to bake! Place them on a low rack in a 350° oven. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway, until they're lightly golden brown. Let them cool on the baking pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely (or devouring them warm!).

How do you know when rolls are done baking? ›

Use a thermometer (I like the Thermapen) to assess the doneness of pan breads, freeform loaves, and soft rolls. A temperature of 190°F at the center will yield bread that's fully baked (soft and moist) but not over-baked (tough and dry).

Should I use parchment paper for dinner rolls? ›

I suggest using parchment paper to line the baking dish to ensure that the rolls are easy to remove from the pan to serve. Once the homemade dinner rolls are formed and placed in the baking sheet, let them rise again until they are doubled in size (30-60 minutes).

Should I bake rolls on parchment paper? ›

Baking rolls on a baking sheet: These rolls can also be baked on a rimmed baking sheet if you'd prefer not to have the tear-away edges. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking liner and space the rolls a few inches apart.

Should I egg wash my rolls? ›

There are no “shoulds” with using egg washes. Use them if you wish or not. The shiny surface an egg (or egg white or yolk) mixed with a little water does give a very nice appearance to loaves and rolls as Effie May stated. They can also be used to help a sprinkle of sesame seeds or other toppings stay on the crust.

Can I bake rolls at 350 instead of 375? ›

You can usually stick with the temperature your original recipe calls for, but 350°F is a safe bet, too. A final note: Rolls baked close together in "pull-apart" style will usually take a bit longer to bake than they would if they were spaced out on a baking sheet.

How long does it take to bake bread at 350? ›

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Bake bread for about 30-33 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Give the top of a loaf a gentle tap; it should sound hollow. Invert the baked loaves onto a wire cooling rack.

What rack do you bake rolls on in the oven? ›

As long as you bake the rolls on a lower oven rack and keep your eye on them, any pan is great. Yeast: Platinum Yeast from Red Star is an instant yeast. You can use Red Star Yeast active dry yeast instead. Rise times will be slightly longer using active dry yeast.

Why do my dinner rolls taste bland? ›

Salt adds flavor to bread. If none or too little is used in a recipe, the bread will lack the right flavor and taste "bland." If you reduce the amount of salt, try adding some dried herbs to increase the flavor. Too much yeast in bread will give bread an off-taste.

Why are my homemade dinner rolls heavy? ›

If your dinner rolls aren't fluffy it could be because of one of two reasons. Either, you added too much flour or you possibly used all bread flour. Alternately, not giving your dinner rolls enough time to proof and get puffy before baking could yield dense rolls.

Why are my dinner rolls tasteless? ›

Flat flavor in bread is almost always because of not enough salt.

How do you reheat dinner rolls without drying them out? ›

Instead of placing bare rolls in the microwave, Kitchn recommends you put them in a container and cover them completely with two clean dishcloths or paper towels — the first one damp and the second dry. This will help keep the rolls soft and prevent them from drying out.

How do you reheat premade dinner rolls? ›

Warm rolls are always the best and your leftovers don't have to be eaten cold! Simply wrap rolls in foil and place in a 350º oven for 5-7 minutes.

How do you heat up Hawaiian dinner rolls? ›

Keep the product inside the container and just remove the plastic wrapping! Place this into a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 2-3 minutes for the rolls and 3-5 minutes for the bread, depending on how warm you want it. You will then have a sweet smelling home to enjoy your rolls.

Should you brush rolls with butter before baking? ›

Here's what you should know.
  1. For matte rolls, brush the tops with salted butter. ...
  2. For the most golden brown tops, use a whole egg or egg yolk. ...
  3. For pretzel-like tops, definitely use an egg. ...
  4. For soft tops, go with a high fat wash, such as butter or cream.
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