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Garlic Herb Swirl Sourdough Rolls

Soft, buttery sourdough rolls layered with garlicky herb butter and Parmesan — golden on the outside, fluffy inside, and absolutely Samsational. Perfect for cozy dinners, soups, or honestly, eating straight out of the pan.

Recipe

Prep:

20 minutes

Rise:

1 hr 30 mins

Bake:

25 minutes

Servings:

10-12 rolls

Ingredients

Dough

  • 360 g (1½ cups) sourdough discard
  • 180 ml (¾ cup) warm milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 45 g (3 Tbsp) melted butter
  • 1 Tbsp honey (or sugar)
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp instant yeast
  • 300 g (about 2½ cups) bread flour (start with 270 g, add more if needed)

Garlic Herb Butter Swirl

  • 3 Tbsp melted butter
  • 2–3 cloves minced garlic
  • ¾ tsp dried parsley
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese

Topping

  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan
  • Pinch of dried herbs + flaky salt
Step 1: Make the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together 360 g (1½ cups) sourdough discard, 180 ml (¾ cup) warm milk, 1 large egg, 45 g (3 Tbsp) melted butter, and 1 Tbsp honey until smooth.
  2. Add 1½ tsp salt and 1½ tsp instant yeast, then gradually mix in 300 g (about 2½ cups) bread flour, starting with 270 g and adding as needed, until you have a soft, slightly tacky dough.
  3. Knead for 5–8 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic.
  4. Form into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour — until puffy but not quite doubled.
Step 2: Make the Garlic Herb Butter
  1. In a small bowl, stir together 3 Tbsp melted butter, 2–3 cloves minced garlic, ¾ tsp dried parsley, ¼ tsp smoked paprika, ¼ tsp salt, and 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese.
  2. If you want a stronger flavor, add ¼ tsp garlic powder too.
    • Tip: Microwave or heat this mixture for about 1 minute to gently cook the garlic and infuse the butter — it’ll smell incredible.
Step 3: Shape the Rolls
  1. Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a roughly 10×14-inch rectangle.
  2. Spread the entire batch of garlic-herb butter evenly over the surface.
  3. Starting from the long edge, roll it up tightly (like cinnamon rolls).
  4. Slice into 10–12 equal pieces and place swirl-side up in a greased 9×11-inch pan.
Step 4: Second Rise
  1. Cover the pan with a towel and let the rolls rise for 25–30 minutes while the oven preheats to 375°F (190°C).
    • They should look slightly puffed and soft.
Step 5: Bake
  1. Bake the rolls for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown on top and the centers are set.
Step 6: Brush + Finish
  1. Right after baking, brush the tops with 2 Tbsp melted butter and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp Parmesan, a pinch of herbs, and a little flaky salt.
  2. Let cool slightly before serving — or dive right in while they’re warm and buttery.

Sam’s Notes

  • Garlic swap: If you prefer a milder flavor, use roasted garlic instead of minced.
  • Extra cheesy: Sprinkle ¼ cup shredded mozzarella inside the swirl before rolling up.
  • Brown-butter boost: Use browned butter in the dough for deeper, nutty flavor.
  • To reheat: Wrap leftovers in foil and warm at 325°F for 5–6 minutes — they’ll taste freshly baked again.

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