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These buttery, garlicky herb fan rolls are super soft, flaky and absolutely delicious!

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These buttery, garlicky herb fan rolls are super soft, flaky, and absolutely delicious! Made with roasted garlic, fresh chives, and layers of tender dough, these rolls are perfect for any occasion and will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 envelope (7 grams) instant yeast
  • 1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Garlic Herb Butter

  • 1 head of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Activate Yeast: Preheat your oven to 400˚F. In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk and sugar to between 110-115˚F, making sure it does not exceed 120˚F. Sprinkle the instant yeast over the warm milk and let it sit for about 10 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy, activating it.
  2. Prepare Dough Mixture: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the whole egg, egg yolk, and melted butter. Whisk briefly to mix. Add the milk and yeast mixture, kosher salt, and all-purpose flour. Use a spatula to mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the Dough: Attach the dough hook to your mixer and knead the dough on medium-high speed for approximately 5 minutes until it is mostly smooth and elastic, and it bounces back when pressed.
  4. First Rise: Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  5. Roast the Garlic: Meanwhile, slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Wrap the garlic head tightly in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for 1 hour until the cloves are golden brown and very soft. Let cool slightly, then squeeze the roasted garlic cloves into a bowl and mash with a fork.
  6. Make Garlic Herb Butter: Whisk together the mashed roasted garlic, chopped chives, and melted butter in a bowl. Set this aromatic garlic herb butter aside.
  7. Prepare Dough for Shaping: After the dough has risen, punch it down to release air. Divide the dough into two equal pieces.
  8. Roll and Trim Dough: Roll out one half of the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 16 by 13 inches. Trim edges to create a neat 15 by 12 inch rectangle.
  9. Cut and Layer Strips: Cut the dough into six strips, 2.5 inches wide, running along the 15-inch side. Leave one strip plain, and brush the other five strips evenly with the garlic herb butter, coating each in a thin layer to the edges.
  10. Stack and Cut Rolls: Stack the strips with the plain strip on top. Cut the stacked strips into 2-inch rectangles using a sharp knife, cutting straight through to preserve the layers. Repeat with the second half of the dough to yield 12 fan rolls total.
  11. Second Rise: Place each fan roll into a greased muffin tin with the cut side facing up. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until puffed.
  12. Bake the Rolls: Reduce oven temperature to 350˚F. Bake the rolls for 16-18 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top.
  13. Finish with Garlic Butter: Immediately brush the hot rolls with additional garlic chive butter (re-melt if necessary). Allow them to cool slightly before serving for the best flavor experience.

Notes

  • Ensure milk temperature is between 110-115˚F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Roasting garlic mellows its flavor, providing a sweet and tender butter that enhances the rolls.
  • Be careful when trimming dough edges to maintain an even shape for consistent layering and baking.
  • Do not compress the layered dough when cutting; make clean cuts to preserve the flaky texture.
  • These rolls are best served warm but can be reheated gently in the oven.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with vegan margarine and use plant-based milk.

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