Herb & Garlic Swirl Rolls
These Herb & Garlic Swirl Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with aromatic herbs and roasted garlic flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or an accompaniment to any meal, these rolls will impress your family and friends.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 dough hook or wooden spoon
- 1 plastic wrap or clean kitchen towel
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 brush for applying melted butter
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Additional melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until it's just lukewarm. Remove from heat and sprinkle the yeast over the milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes or until frothy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix to form a dough.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, mix chopped parsley, basil, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Brush the dough with olive oil and sprinkle the herb-garlic mixture evenly over it.
- Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush the warm rolls with melted butter before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider roasting the garlic before using it in the filling.
These rolls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to a month.
For a different twist, try adding some shredded mozzarella cheese to the filling for extra cheesiness.