Garlic Bread Rolls

Garlic Bread Rolls (Soft & Fluffy)
Ingredients
For the dough:
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm milk (not hot)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 egg
For the garlic butter glaze:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
Pinch of salt
Instructions

1. Make the dough
   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
   Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Knead
   Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic (by hand or mixer).
   If sticky, add a little flour—just enough to handle.
3. First rise
   Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
4. Shape rolls
   Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
   Shape into smooth balls and place in a greased baking dish, slightly spaced.
5. Second rise
   Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
6. Bake
   Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
   Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown.
7. Garlic butter glaze
   Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and salt.
   Brush generously over hot rolls right after baking.
   Tips for Perfect Rolls
   Use warm (not hot) milk to activate yeast properly.
   Don’t over-flour the dough—soft dough = fluffy rolls.
   Brush twice for extra flavor: once right out of the oven, and again before serving 😋
   Add shredded mozzarella inside each roll for a cheesy surprise!