Roasted garlic transformed into a silky, mellow spread is the secret to these Confit Garlic Butter Bread Rolls. By layering the dough in a dish prepped with a buttery, breadcrumb-lined base, the bottoms develop a distinct crunch while the center stays pull-apart soft. It is a satisfying project for anyone who appreciates the smell of fresh yeast bread wafting through the kitchen.

Once pulled from the oven, the rolls are brushed with an extra dose of that savory garlic butter and finished with a shower of parmesan and toasted sesame seeds. They serve as an ideal side for a casual Sunday dinner or a hearty soup night where something warm and crusty is required to soak up the sauce.

The combination of the deep, earthy garlic notes and the crisp, buttery exterior creates a balance that makes them disappear quickly. Whether you are prepping them for a weekend gathering or simply want a rewarding baking project, these rolls offer a straightforward, bakery-quality result right from your home oven.

Read Full Story

Once you master the silky, mellow flavor of confit garlic, you will want to incorporate it into all your baked goods. If you enjoy the comfort of soft, buttery dough, try using this method to elevate your standard batch of dinner rolls for an upcoming gathering. For those who prefer a more decorative presentation that still emphasizes those rich aromatic fats, our garlic herb butter bread tree provides a festive centerpiece that pairs perfectly with the slow-roasted garlic technique.

Key Ingredients

Garlic: Roasted until soft to create the primary savory aromatic base for the butter.
Unsalted Butter: Blended with roasted garlic to coat the dough for a rich, buttery finish.
Flour: Forms the essential structure of the dough for the soft bread rolls.
Instant Yeast: Provides the necessary leavening for the rolls to rise during proofing.
Panko bread crumbs: Applied to the dish base to ensure a crunchy texture on the rolls.
Parmesan cheese: Grated generously over the warm rolls for a salty, umami-rich crust.
Parsley: Mixed into the garlic butter to add a fresh herbal note.
Sesame seeds: Toasted and sprinkled on top for added nuttiness and visual appeal.

Savory Garlic Butter Inspirations

Red Emperor Garlic Butter Parcels offer a delicate way to steam fish, highlighting how garlic-infused fat enhances light, flaky proteins.
Garlic Butter Steak And Potatoes leans into the classic pairing of iron-rich meat and earthy tubers, proving that butter is essential for finishing a hearty meal.
Garlic Butter Tiger Prawns utilize a quick sear to capture the pungent, toasted notes of garlic, making them an excellent counterpoint to softer yeast breads.

Confit Garlic Butter Bread Rolls

Comments: . . . Likes: . . .

Ingredients

Bread ingredients :375g flour1 teaspoon salt11⁄2 teaspoon sugar7g instant yeast200g warm water35g olive oilGarlic butter ingredients :1 head garlic125g soft unsalted butterChopped parsleyOlive oilSalt & cracked pepper to taste

Steps

Slice the top off the garlic and drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt wrap in foil and bake till soft (approx 45-60mins) at 190c. Once the garlic has cooked remove and allow to cool slightly. Add the roasted garlic to the butter, parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt & cracked pepper to taste. *You may need to melt the butter if it solidifies.To make the dough I used an electric mixer with the Knead attachment you can do by hand.Add the flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a bowl, stir.Add the warm water and oil in a jug, mix, then pour into flour mixture and stir to combine then knead for 5mins or so till Smooth.Put in an oiled bowl with glad wrap and prove in a warm space till it rises (approx 40-60mins) it was pretty cold here in Sydney so I placed it in an oven at 30c to prove.In a pie dish or any oven proof dish spread some of that garlic butter all over the bottom and up the sides and sprinkle panko bread crumbs all over this will give it a buttery crunchy texture to the bread rolls.Punch the air out of the dough then cut into small pieces approx 50g each and roll into small smooth balls and place them evenly into the dish and then prove for another 30mins covered with glad wrap.Place in a preheated oven at 175c for 30-35mins.As soon as you take it out of the oven spread that roasted garlic butter all over the rolls and grate fresh parmesan cheese generously all over and sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds.Serve immediately while hot with the excess garlic butter to dip them in

Source : www.instagram.com

Fooooods Team curates recipe inspiration from food creators worldwide, focusing on flavor discovery, visual appeal, and accessible home cooking ideas. More about our editorial process →