Garlic Parmesan Buns
Garlic Parmesan Buns are soft, fluffy bread rolls infused with rich buttery garlic flavor and topped with savory Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a comforting snack, appetizer, or side dish, these buns offer a tender crumb with a crisp, cheesy garlic crust that fills your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma and melts in your mouth.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 to 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 buns 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dough Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Garlic Parmesan Topping
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Prepare the Dough: Begin by activating the yeast in warm milk mixed with sugar. Once the mixture becomes frothy, combine it with flour, salt, egg, and softened butter. Knead well until you form a smooth, elastic dough. Cover and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Shape the Buns: Punch down the risen dough to release excess air. Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into round buns. Place the buns evenly spaced on a lined baking tray.
- Prepare the Garlic Parmesan Topping: Mix melted butter with finely minced garlic and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. This mixture will coat the buns and infuse them with rich flavor.
- Apply Topping and Second Rise: Brush the garlic Parmesan mixture generously over each bun. Cover the buns and let them rise again for 20 to 30 minutes for extra fluffiness.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the buns for 15 to 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and the cheese crisps at the edges.
- Serve Warm: Once baked, brush the buns with a bit more garlic butter for a glossy finish. Serve warm to enjoy their soft, savory goodness at its best.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for a brighter, more robust flavor than garlic powder.
- Don’t skip the second rise; it ensures fluffy, tender buns.
- Grate Parmesan fresh instead of using pre-grated for better melting and flavor.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously for more flavor in the crumb and crust.
- Watch baking time carefully to avoid drying out the buns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Garlic buns, Parmesan buns, soft bread rolls, cheesy garlic bread, appetizer snack, savory buns