Here’s a recipe for Soft & Buttery Garlic Buns — golden, fluffy rolls infused with rich garlic butter. Perfect alongside pasta, soups, or as a snack on their own.
🧄🥖 Homemade Garlic Buns
🧾 Ingredients (Makes 12 buns):
For the Dough:
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
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1 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp salt
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Garlic Butter Topping:
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
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1/2 tsp salt
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Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the dough:
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In a large bowl or mixer, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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Add egg, salt, and melted butter. Stir to combine.
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Gradually add flour and knead (by hand or with a dough hook) for 8–10 minutes until the dough is soft and smooth.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
2. Shape the buns:
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Punch down the dough. Divide into 12 equal pieces and roll into balls.
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Place in a greased 9×13″ baking dish or on a parchment-lined tray (space slightly apart).
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Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
3. Make the garlic butter:
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In a small pan, melt butter over low heat.
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Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute (don’t brown).
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Stir in parsley and salt. Remove from heat.
4. Bake:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Brush buns with half of the garlic butter (save the rest for after baking).
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Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Finish:
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Immediately brush with remaining garlic butter when hot from the oven.
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Sprinkle with Parmesan if using.
📝 Tips:
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Make them pull-apart style in a round pan for a garlic “flower” loaf.
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Want cheesy garlic buns? Stuff each dough ball with a cube of mozzarella or cheddar before baking.
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These freeze well — just reheat and re-butter before serving.
Would you like a quick no-yeast version, a stuffed cheesy garlic bun, or a sweet garlic Korean-style bun next?
