Description
Warm and buttery rolls with a honey-butter glaze, featuring a tender crumb and refined texture, perfect for special dinners or elegant weeknight comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/4 cups (400 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed to 110–115°F (43–46°C)
- 1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened, for glaze
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon melted butter, for brushing
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bloom the yeast: Whisk warm milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let sit for 5–8 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, eggs, and the foamy yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead to smooth: Knead the dough for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough should stretch thinly without tearing.
- First rise: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 60–90 minutes.
- Shape the rolls: Deflate dough, divide into 12 pieces, and shape into tight balls. Arrange in a parchment-lined pan.
- Second rise: Cover and let rise until puffy, about 30–45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the glaze: Beat softened butter, powdered sugar, and honey until smooth.
- Finish: Brush rolls with melted butter, then glaze while hot. Sprinkle with sea salt and herbs if using.
Notes
Use a thermometer to ensure proper milk temperature. Allow dough to rise slowly in the fridge overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg