Herbed Dinner Rolls – Bread Easy Recipes That Actually Taste Like Home
Homemade bread can feel like a big ask on a weeknight. But these Herbed Dinner Rolls? They’re a quiet win. With just the right amount of garlic, parsley, and thyme baked into a pillowy-soft roll, they’re exactly what your pasta, roast chicken, or lonely fridge leftovers needed.
I made these on a rainy Tuesday night—no, really—and the kitchen smelled like a tiny French bakery with a thing for garlic butter. They’re beginner-friendly, forgiving, and go from flour to fluff in under two hours. No fancy tools, no bread guru wisdom, just dough, herbs, and a little bit of trust.
Whether you’re dipping them in soup, scooping up saucy meatballs, or just eating one straight out of the oven like a feral carb enthusiast (no judgment), these rolls get the job done. They’re part of the bread easy recipes family but feel like something you’d serve at your in-laws to prove you have your life together.
Servings: 12 rolls
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Extra melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, salt, Italian herbs, garlic powder, and about 3 cups of flour. Stir until dough forms.
- Knead on a lightly floured surface for 6–8 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until smooth and slightly tacky.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll into balls and place in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Brush warm rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley, if using. Serve warm!