Garlic Butter Bread Pull-Apart (Printable)

Soft golden rolls coated in aromatic garlic butter, baked together for easy pull-apart sharing at any gathering.

# 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

→ Topping

12 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# How To Make:

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. Arrange them in a greased 9-inch round cake pan or skillet. Drizzle 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 rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
10 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm for pull-apart style enjoyment.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • The individual rolls bake touching each other, creating perfectly soft edges with a golden crust that makes each pull apart moment utterly satisfying.
  • You can prepare the dough ahead of time and refrigerate overnight, making your house smell incredible right when guests arrive.
02 -
  • If your kitchen is cold, create a proofing box by placing your covered dough in an oven with just the light on, that gentle warmth makes all the difference to your rise.
  • Reserve a few tablespoons of the garlic butter to brush on top of the rolls right when they come out of the oven for an extra flavor boost and gorgeous sheen.
03 -
  • The texture of your dough is more important than strict measuring, so if it feels too sticky, add flour a tablespoon at a time until it just pulls away from your fingers without clinging.
  • When arranging the buttered dough balls in your pan, place them with just enough space to expand, about half an inch apart, which creates the perfect balance of soft sides and crispy tops.
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