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Soft homemade garlic swirl rolls brushed with melted butter and parsley on a white kitchen counter

Garlic Swirl Rolls Recipe

Soft, buttery, and infused with rich garlic herb flavor, these Garlic Swirl Rolls are the ultimate dinner side. Perfectly golden on the outside and irresistibly fluffy on the inside, they’ll elevate any meal from weeknight pasta to holiday feasts.
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Course: Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with dough hook Optional but helps knead the dough evenly
  • Rolling pin For rolling out dough
  • 9x13 inch baking dish To bake the rolls
  • Pastry brush For brushing garlic butter
  • Mixing bowl For dough and butter mixture
  • Digital kitchen thermometer To check yeast activation temperature
  • Bench scraper or dental floss For clean cuts when slicing rolls

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast one packet
  • 1 cup warm milk about 110°F
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Garlic Swirl Filling

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (or 2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, for cheesy version

For the Topping

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing baked rolls
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Activate yeast in warm milk with sugar until foamy.
  • Mix in melted butter, egg, and salt, then gradually add flour to form soft dough.
  • Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic; let rise for 60–75 minutes.
  • Combine butter, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and Parmesan (optional).
  • Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly, and slice into 12 rolls.
  • Arrange rolls in greased baking dish and let rise 30–40 minutes.
  • Bake at 375°F for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Brush warm rolls with garlic butter and sprinkle parsley.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.5mg