These Honey Butter Rolls are fluffy, sweet, and tender. They are the best honey butter yeast rolls and are perfect for any occasion. Be careful not to eat the whole pan in one go! I have to admit, it was hard for me to stop after one. These delicious rolls will leave you wanting more after each bite.
Full disclosure, my family is a carb-loving one! We love all things carbs around here, specifically homemade rolls. There is just nothing like the taste of a freshly baked buttery roll slathered in honey butter.
The best part about making your own bread from scratch is that you not only save money, but also you know what you’re putting into your mouth and feeding to those around you! With the holidays around the corner, these delicious rolls are sure to win the hearts of every family member! That rewarding feeling will soon slap you in the face as you open up your oven to find these golden brown delicious treats.
HONEY BUTTER ROLLS INGREDIENTS
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Bread flour – I prefer bread flour which typically has more gluten, making the rolls soft and chewy. You can also substitute the bread flour with all-purpose flour.
Milk – I use whole milk to make the tastiest rolls, but you could also substitute the whole milk with low-fat options.
Eggs – 1 large egg and 1 yolk help to make this dough rich and flavorful.
Sugar – granulated sugar is fine.
Salt – Fine sea salt
Honey – You are going to need lots of good quality honey for these rolls.
Butter – Real butter
Yeast – You can use active dry yeast or instant quick-rise yeast from Red Star.
HOW TO MAKE HONEY BUTTER ROLLS
Follow these steps to make Honey Butter Rolls:
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and the salt until combined. Set aside. Then, combine the milk and butter together via stovetop or microwave until the butter is melted. Add the yeast and sugar to the butter and milk mixture and combine well until the yeast has dissolved. Cover the mixture and set it aside for 5 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, form a well in the middle of the flour, then add the egg, egg yolk, honey, and yeast mixture. Mix the ingredients together well and combine to form the dough. Knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured surface, or in the stand mixer for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow dough to rise: Allow the dough to sit out in the warmest area of the kitchen for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Form the rolls: Once the dough has doubled in size, Lightly Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside. Turn the dough out into a lightly floured surface then punch the dough down to release the air. Then, divide the dough into 15 equal pieces and place them in the greased baking dish.
- Second rise: Cover the rolls again and place them back in the warmest part of your kitchen for 30 minutes to 1 hour or until puffy.
- Bake: Brush the rolls with egg wash then bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Butter the rolls: Slather the rolls in the honey butter and serve.
THE HONEY BUTTER
The honey butter is an essential component of the rolls. Don’t forget to slather the rolls with it when they come out of the oven and be generous!
Follow these steps to make Honey Butter:
- In a small bowl, add the room-temperature butter and four tablespoons of good honey.
- Mix well to combine and set aside until the rolls are done baking.
PRO TIPS FOR MAKING ROLLS
- Don’t overheat your milk and butter. Overheating your milk and melted butter could kill the yeast and the result is dough that will not rise. The best way to ensure your milk and butter are at the correct temperature is to use a food-grade thermometer. It should be between 108-110°F.
- Use room-temperature eggs. I always take out my eggs ahead of time or place them in warm water to ensure that they are not too cold before adding them to the dough.
- Use a food scale. To make sure that all of your rolls are the same size, use a food scale. Each roll should weigh between 2-2.2 oz.
- Use good quality honey: Real honey has properties that help breads and baked goods retain their moisture.
Honey Butter Rolls
Course: Sides, BreadCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium15
rolls3
hours8
minutes25
minutesIngredients
3 3/4 to 4 cups 3 3/4 to 4 Bread Flour
1 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
1 cup 1 whole milk, warmed
1 1 egg, room temperature
1 1 egg yolk, room temperature
4 tbsp 4 butter, melted
3 tbsp 3 honey
1 tsp 1 sugar
1 tsp 1 salt
egg wash, for brushing the tops
- Honey Butter Topping
1/2 cup 1/2 unsalted butter, softened
4 tbsp 4 honey
pinch of salt
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix the salt and flour. Set aside.
- Combine the milk and butter together via stovetop or microwave until the butter is melted. Add the yeast and sugar to the butter and milk mixture and combine well until the yeast has dissolved. Cover the mixture and set it aside for 5 minutes or until the yeast has started to froth and gathers at the top of the mixture. *This may also be done using the bowl of a stand mixer and cover it if using.
- Using a wooden spoon, form a well in the middle of the flour, then add the egg, egg yolk, honey, and yeast mixture. Mix the ingredients well and combine to form the dough. If using a stand mixer, run the mixer on low speed, using a dough hook attachment, add egg, egg yolk, honey, and the flour mixture. Mix on low speed for 1 minute or until the dough comes together. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour about 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Knead the dough by hand on a lightly floured surface, or in the stand mixer on low speed for 8-10 minutes. The dough should be soft and gently bounce back when pressed. Place the dough ball into a lightly greased bowl and cover it. Allow the dough to sit out in the warmest area of the kitchen for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, Lightly Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside. Turn the dough out into a lightly floured surface then punch the dough down to release the air. Then, divide the dough into 15 equal pieces and place them in the greased baking dish. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F ( 177°C). Brush the rolls with egg wash and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes.
- While the rolls bake in the oven, mix together the honey, salt, and butter until well combined.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and slather with the honey butter.
Recipe Video
Notes
- For uniform rolls, use a food scale. Each roll should weigh between 2-2.2 oz
- If the dough is too sticky, add more flour about 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Don’t overheat your milk and butter. Overheating your milk and melted butter could kill the yeast and the result is dough that will not rise. The milk and butter should be warmed to about 110°F.
- For evenly browned rolls, rotate the pan halfway through baking.
- If the rolls are browning too fast, cover lightly with foil.
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2 Comments
Made these twice, once for Christmas dinner, and then again later in the week. I’m not a baker by any stretch, but these turned out DELICIOUS. Easy to follow directions, Great end product.
Glad to hear they turned out well! Thank you for sharing 🙂