Garlic Herb Skillet Rolls

These skillets rolls infused with garlic herb seasoning are a recent favorite in my house, and we enjoy these rolls to the fullest with creamy pasta dishes. Just dip the rolls in the sauce and enjoy all the delicious flavors. It’s so good!

Making these Garlic herb skillet rolls at home is super easy, although the bread-making process takes a few hours from start to finish. But don’t worry, most of this time is inactive and is required for the dough to rest and rise.

So, with the holiday season just around the corner, I plan to bake these rolls again. A basket full of freshly-baked garlic herb skillet rolls will make a stunning appearance on my dinner table.

And I am sure; my guests will have a tough time stopping at just one roll!

These cast iron garlic skillet rolls are super easy, foolproof, and comes together without much fuss. The only chunk of times goes in, waiting for the dough to rise.

1. Combine 3/4 cup flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixer bowl.

2. Stir in rapid-rise instant yeast. 

3. Stir until blended.

4. Combine milk, water, and butter in a small microwave-safe bowl.

5. Microwave on HIGH in 15-second increments until very warm but not hot to the touch. Add lukewarm water (heated to 120˚F-130˚F) and if you are not sure always use a thermometer to check the temperature. 

6. Butter won’t melt completely.

7. Add the milk+water mix to the flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.

8. Add 1/4 cup flour.

9. Beat 2 minutes at high speed.

10. Stir in the remaining flour. Add garlic-herb seasoning and mix. 

11. The dough will form into a ball.

12. Time to pamper the dough. Transfer the dough on to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. 

13. Transfer the dough to a bowl.

14. Cover with a towel. As with any other bread, these garlic skillet rolls also need some time alone, therefore, let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

15. Cut dough into 12 equal pieces; shape into balls using your hands. 

16. Place in greased 8-inch round iron skillet or square pan. 

17. Cover with towel; let rise in a warm place  until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. For pillowy-soft and fluffy dinner rolls, the second rise is an important step. 

18. After the resting time, generously top these rolls with garlic herb seasoning.

19. Bake in preheated 375ºF oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown. These garlic rolls will bake up beautifully in a cast-iron skillet because cast iron retains the heat really well, and you end up with nice crusty rolls.

20. Brush the freshly-baked rolls with additional melted butter and serve warm.  

Mmmm, can you smell that! Homemade bread, fresh from the oven..yum!

• The yeast used for this recipe is– Rapid -rise yeast. With rapid rise yeast, you don’t need to activate the yeast. Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl, add yeast, and begin mixing.
• The dough did not rise – reason no. 1- Always use fresh yeast. The yeast shouldn’t be expired. That is often the reason for the dough ‘not rising.’
• The dough did not rise – reason no. 2- The yeast was too hot. Meaning the wet ingredients (water) added to the yeast were hot. Water should be lukewarm and not hot. Otherwise, it will kill the yeast. Please use a thermometer to check the temperature of the water, but if no thermometer, then make sure the water shouldn’t be very hot to touch. 
• The dough did not rise – reason no. 3- Yeast needs a warmer environment to make the dough rise. A hot, humid temperature is perfect for proofing the dough. But, if your kitchen is on the colder end, then place the dough in a preheated oven. In colder weather, I preheat my oven to 180 degrees F then immediately turn it off. Allow the oven to cool for 3-4 minutes, then place the dough in there. The dough will double in size, guaranteed (if all other parameters are matched correctly).
• For an easy slide-out – I highly recommend buttering/oiling the cast iron skillet. 

These soft and fluffy garlic dinner rolls stay good for 2 days at room temperature. Cover the skillet with a foil and leave it on the counter.

After that, transfer the rolls to a plastic bag and store it in the fridge. They stay good for 3 days. But I can guarantee they won’t last that long. At least not in my fridge, we devoured them all.

Protip – In sweltering warm weather, please store the skillet rolls in the fridge after they have cooled down.

These Garlic rolls are a perfect make-ahead recipe!

Hosting a family get-together, then this is your go-to recipe. Bake these cast iron garlic herb skillet rolls in the morning and set them aside.

When ready to serve, transfer the skillet back into the preheated oven and warm the rolls for 5-10 minutes. Serve and watch them disappear. 

Yes, you sure can! These pull-apart dinner rolls can be frozen after baking. Once the baked rolls have cooled completely, wrap the skillet with a plastic wrap and store it in the freezer. Stays well for a month.

When ready to serve, allow the rolls to thaw at room temperature. Bake them again in a preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until evenly warm.

I don’t have a cast iron skillet!

No worries. You can bake these delicious garlic herb dinner rolls in a round baking pan or a round oven-proof casserole dish. 

What other toppings can I use other than Garlic herb?

You can swap garlic herb seasoning with – 

• Rosemary and sea salt topping
• Italian seasoning
• Cajun seasoning
• Sea salt and Chili flakes
• Or simply leave them as is – Plain!

Serving Suggestions

For the upcoming holidays, you can pair these garlic skillet rolls with- 

These skillet rolls will be a hit at the dinner table. I promise they will be loved by all, and people will come back for seconds. So consider yourself warned, make a big batch.