30-Minute Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls Recipe
These 30-Minute Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls are a quick and delicious bread recipe ideal for pairing with any meal, especially holidays. Soft, cheesy, and infused with garlic and Parmesan, they’re easy to make from scratch with a simple yeast dough that rises quickly for fast baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 rolls 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1¼ cups warm water (95-105°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant or platinum yeast
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
Topping Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- ¼ cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick liner and set it aside to use later for baking the rolls.
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let it proof for about 2 to 5 minutes until bubbly to ensure the yeast is active.
- Mix Dough Ingredients: Add canola oil, salt, egg, and all-purpose flour to the bowl. Mix until combined, adding a little more flour if the dough is still too sticky, forming a workable dough.
- Shape Rolls: Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round roll by gently stretching and tucking the dough beneath itself to form smooth tops.
- Let Rolls Rise: Place the shaped rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Let them rise in a warm place for about 5 to 10 minutes until slightly puffed. A warm spot like the fireplace hearth works well.
- Brush with Butter and Add Toppings: Brush the risen rolls generously with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with granulated garlic, Parmesan cheese, and parsley for flavor and aroma.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls for approximately 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven and spread additional melted butter on top of the hot rolls before serving to enhance flavor and softness.
Notes
- You can substitute milk for water and replace the egg with a heaping tablespoon of fat-free Greek yogurt for a slightly different texture and flavor, following the rest of the recipe as written.
- This dough doesn’t require excessive kneading, but kneading for about 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface can help develop gluten and make rolls fluffier if desired.
- Keep the proofing temperature between 95-105°F to optimize yeast activity; higher temperatures risk killing the yeast.
- Mixing dough in a stand mixer may suffice for gluten development depending on your climate and elevation; otherwise, additional kneading is helpful.
- For a visual guide on shaping and kneading, check out the one-hour dinner rolls video recipe at https://www.kleinworthco.com/one-hour-dinner-rolls/ which follows similar steps.
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