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Cozy Bacon-Wrapped Brown Butter Dinner Rolls Recipe with Roasted Garlic

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These cozy bacon-wrapped brown butter dinner rolls with roasted garlic deliver nostalgic comfort with a crispy bacon wrap and a rich, buttery garlic flavor. Perfect for cozy dinners, holiday meals, or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Pinch of salt (for roasting garlic)
  • 12 thin-cut bacon slices
  • 2 tablespoons brown butter (for brushing after baking)
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Slice the top off the garlic head to expose cloves, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, wrap tightly in foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until soft and golden. Let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine warm milk (110°F/43°C), sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  4. Add eggs and browned butter (cooled but still liquid) to the yeast mixture. Slowly add flour mixture, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 6-7 minutes. Adjust flour or milk as needed for consistency.
  6. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  7. Partially cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until starting to crisp but still pliable. Drain on paper towels.
  8. Punch down the risen dough and divide into 12 equal pieces (about 2 ounces / 56g each). Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  9. Wrap one bacon slice around each dough ball, tucking the ends underneath to secure.
  10. Place bacon-wrapped rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
  11. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bacon is crispy.
  12. While rolls bake, brown 2 tablespoons butter in a small pan over medium heat until fragrant and nutty. Brush warm rolls with brown butter right after removing them from the oven.
  13. Let rolls cool slightly, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs for consistent dough. Partial cooking of bacon before wrapping is key to avoid greasy rolls. Keep bacon seam-side down when wrapping to prevent unraveling. Brown the butter for a richer flavor. Roasting garlic mellows sharpness and adds sweetness. Avoid overbaking to keep rolls soft and bacon crispy. Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight after first rise.

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Keywords: bacon wrapped rolls, brown butter rolls, roasted garlic rolls, dinner rolls, savory rolls, comfort food, holiday rolls

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