Name: Easy Garlic Butter Yeast Rolls
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (105–110°F); 3 ½ cups white flour; ¼ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 pound soft butter; 8 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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There is nothing better than warm, homemade dinner rolls brushed with rich garlic butter straight from the oven. These soft and fluffy garlic butter dinner rolls are made completely from scratch with simple pantry staples and baked until golden brown. They are perfect for holiday dinners, Sunday meals, or alongside soup and pasta.

If you’ve been searching for an easy yeast roll recipe that turns out light, buttery, and packed with flavor — this is it.

Soft homemade garlic butter dinner rolls on a baking sheet being brushed with melted garlic butter glaze. — Warm, fluffy dinner rolls brushed generously with melted garlic butter straight from the oven.

Why You’ll Love These Garlic Butter Rolls

Soft and fluffy texture
Easy beginner-friendly yeast dough
Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners
Made with simple ingredients
Incredible garlic butter flavor

Ingredients for Dinner Rolls

1 cup warm water
3 ½ cups white flour
¼ cup sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt

Flat lay of ingredients for homemade garlic butter dinner rolls including flour, yeast, butter, garlic, egg, sugar, salt, and parsley. — Simple pantry ingredients needed to make soft homemade garlic butter dinner rolls from scratch.

Ingredients for Garlic Butter

1 pound soft butter
8 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

How to Make Homemade Dinner Rolls

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2: Mix the Dough

Add egg and softened butter to the yeast mixture. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Homemade dinner roll dough mixing in a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. — Soft yeast dough being kneaded in a stand mixer while making homemade garlic butter dinner rolls.

Step 3: Knead

Knead dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4: First Rise

Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).

Step 5: Shape

Divide dough into 12 equal rolls. Place into a greased 9×13 baking pan.

Step 6: Second Rise

Cover and allow rolls to rise for 45 minutes, until puffed.

Step 7: Bake

Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.

Immediately brush hot rolls generously with garlic butter.

How to Make Garlic Butter

Mix softened butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and parsley until fully combined.

Brush over warm rolls straight from the oven for maximum flavor.

Tips for Perfect Soft Rolls

Make sure water is warm (not hot) — about 105–110°F.
Do not over-flour the dough. It should be slightly tacky.
Let the dough fully double during the first rise.
Brush with butter while rolls are hot for best absorption.

How to Store

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 300°F for 5–7 minutes.

These rolls also freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.

What to Serve With Garlic Butter Rolls