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Tried & True Honey Butter Rolls

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These soft and fluffy honey butter rolls are the perfect addition to any meal. Slightly sweetened with honey and topped with a rich honey butter glaze, they’re ideal for holiday dinners or cozy family gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, warm (about 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3 and 1/4 cups (406g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted (for brushing rolls before baking)
  • Optional honey butter topping: 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted + 1 tablespoon (15ml) honey

Instructions

  1. Whisk the warm milk, yeast, and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the egg, honey, and melted butter. Mix to combine.
  3. Add 3 cups of flour and the salt. Mix on low speed with the dough hook until combined. Add remaining flour as needed to create a soft dough.
  4. Knead the dough for about 2 minutes in the mixer, then transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Once risen, punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
  7. Cover the rolls and let them rise for another hour until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Brush rolls with melted butter before baking.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven and brush with optional honey butter topping. Serve warm.

Notes

  • You can make the dough ahead and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight.
  • These rolls freeze well after baking – reheat before serving.
  • Use bread flour for a slightly chewier texture if desired.
  • For a sweeter finish, increase the honey in the dough or drizzle more honey butter on top.

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