Description
Pillowy soft, sweet, and savory dinner rolls made in under an hour. These foolproof yeast rolls feature a honey-infused dough and a sticky honey butter glaze, perfect for weeknights or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups (440g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) Active Dry Yeast
- 1/4 cup (85g) Honey
- 1 cup (240ml) Warm Water (105°F-110°F)
- 1/4 cup (55g) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 large Egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup (115g) Unsalted Butter, melted (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp Honey (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and honey. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and milk to the yeast mixture and stir well. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic (passing the windowpane test).
- Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, tucking edges underneath, and place seam-side down in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cover the pan and let rolls rise for another 15-20 minutes while preheating oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
- Immediately remove from oven and brush tops generously with the mixture of melted butter and honey.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Ensure water is warm (105-110°F) but not hot to avoid killing the yeast. Do not over-knead to prevent tough rolls. For best results, use a digital scale for flour accuracy. Rolls can be frozen for up to 3 months or refrigerated overnight for a slow rise.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: honey butter rolls, dinner rolls, yeast rolls, quick bread, homemade rolls, soft dinner rolls, holiday sides, weeknight dinner