# What You'll Need:
→ Bread Dough
01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Garlic Butter Coating
07 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
08 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - ¼ tsp salt
11 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
→ Optional Topping
12 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Combine flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk briefly to distribute evenly.
02 - Pour warm milk and melted butter into dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until shaggy dough forms and no dry flour remains.
03 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead for 7-8 minutes, pushing forward with heel of hand and folding back, until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use stand mixer with dough hook for 5 minutes on medium-low speed.
04 - Place dough in lightly greased bowl, turning to coat all surfaces. Cover with plastic wrap or clean towel. Let rise in warm, draft-free area until doubled in bulk, approximately 1 hour.
05 - While dough rises, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper in small bowl until thoroughly combined.
06 - Punch down risen dough to release air. Divide into 12 equal portions. Cup each piece with palm and roll against work surface in circular motion to form smooth, taut balls.
07 - Dip each dough ball into garlic butter mixture, turning to coat completely. Place balls in greased 9-inch round cake pan or cast-iron skillet, arranging them snugly together. Drizzle remaining garlic butter over top.
08 - Cover pan loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise at room temperature for 20-30 minutes until dough balls have expanded slightly and appear puffy.
09 - Position oven rack in center position. Preheat to 350°F.
10 - Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over rolls if using. Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown on top and rolls sound hollow when tapped. Internal temperature should reach 190-200°F.
11 - Let pan cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. Invert onto serving plate or serve directly from pan. Pull apart rolls while warm for best texture.
