Kittencal's Soft and Tender Pull-Apart Garlic Rolls

Step 1: Spray two round 8-inch baking pans with cooking spray (preferable metal pans).

Step 2: Melt 1/3 cup butter then mix in 1 teaspoon garlic powder until well combined.

Step 3: Drizzle enough melted butter/garlic mixture to lightly cover the bottom of the pan; set the remaining butter/garlic mixture aside to use later.

Step 4: Attach the kneader blade to the heavy duty stand mixer.

Step 5: In a small bowl or cup proof the yeast with 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup warm water for about 8-10 minutes or until foamy (if the yeast does not foam discard and start again).

Step 6: In the stainless steel mixing bowl from a heavy duty stand mixer combine 2-1/2 cups flour with 1 tablespoon sugar, salt and 1 to 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder, warm milk, soft shortening and egg.

Step 7: After the yeast has been proofed pour into the bowl then start mixing/kneading adding in a little more flour if needed to create a soft smooth dough (kneading time should take about 7-8 minutes).

Step 8: Remove to a greased bowl; cover and allow the dough to rise until doubled in size (about 1 to 1-1/2 hours, rising time will vary depending on the temperature of your kitchen and also dough with added egg will take longer to rise).

Step 9: Punch down the dough then divide into 10 even pieces then shape into balls.

Step 10: Place 5 balls in each pan (4 around the edges and 1 in the middle).

Step 11: Stir the reserved melted butter/garlic mixture once again before using as the garlic powder may have settled on the bottom, the lightly drizzle on top of each bun.

Step 12: Using your hands turn the balls to coat in the butter mixture.

Step 13: For even more garlic flavor pinch a small amount of garlic powder between your fingers then sprinkle over the top of each dough ball. Cover with a light clean tea towel and allow to rise for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

Step 14: Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.