Garlic Pull Apart Rolls

Garlic Pull Apart Rolls

Among my friends this is the most requested item when we are gathering up for an occasion or if someone incidentally comes to know that the garlic rolls are being planned…the rolls become an occasion to get together. It is easy to put together and can be made in advance and stored. Only heat it in the microwave for fifteen seconds before serving.

I have made this a number of times and made slight variations now and then. Once you get comfortable with the basic recipe you can do that too. For instance I added two spoons of mozzarella grated cheese to the garlic paste and it did add a yummy cheesy twist to the rolls.

Also I never like to use maida entirely so I have used one part whole wheat flour and one part ground oats too. Sometimes I make it entirely with wholewheat and it tastes perfect that way too. You can use your combination of flours and make it healthier.

Do try it ..call your friends, gather up and gossip over the yummiest garlic rolls..make some lovely memories of togetherness and friendships…

Ingredients

·      3 cups all purpose flour

·      1 tsp dry yeast

·      3/4 cup lukewarm water

·      1 tsp salt

·      1 tbsp sugar

For the Garlic paste

·      12 cloves garlic peeled and crushed

·      100 gms butter

·      1 tsp chopped coriander

·      A dash of crushed peppercorns or chili flakes (as per your taste)

Instructions

1.   Garlic paste - Soften the butter in the microwave and add all the ingredients for the garlic paste. Mix well and keep aside for later use.

2.   Add the sugar, salt and yeast to the flour and stir well. Gradually add the lukewarm water at intervals, combine and then knead for a good ten minutes. Lastly add the oil and again knead for a couple of minutes more.The resulting dough should be elastic and smooth.

3.   Place this dough in a greased container, cover and keep in a warm place for it to rise and double in size.

4.   Once double in volume, take the dough out, deflate it and roll out a ½ inch thick rectangular sheet. Please take care to oil your hands and use minimum dry flour for rolling out the sheet so that the dough doesn’t result in a dry bread later.

5.    Spoon out the garlic paste and spread it well on the dough sheet leaving half inch of space on the outlines so that the garlic paste doesn’t spill and make a mess when rolling.

6.   Fold the sheet into a tight roll and cut the roll into equal pieces. I generally get 8-10 pieces from this quantity. Place the rolls in a greased mould and keep for another half an hour, for it to double in size again.

7.   Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

8.   Bake the rolls in preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or till sounds hollow when knocked.

9.   Cool the rolls and Enjoy!