Description
Soft, pillowy homemade rolls with a sticky, golden honey butter glaze. These restaurant-quality rolls are easy to make from scratch and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (4 cups) High-Protein Bread Flour
- 7g (1 packet) Active Dry Yeast
- 240ml (1 cup) Whole Milk, warmed to 110°F (43°C)
- 60ml (¼ cup) Raw Honey, divided
- 115g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, softened (divided)
- 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
- 8g (1.5 tsp) Fine Sea Salt
- All-Purpose Flour, for dusting
- Pinch of Cinnamon (optional)
- Splash of Vanilla Extract (optional)
Instructions
- Bloom the yeast: Warm milk to 110°F, stir in 30ml (2 tbsp) honey, sprinkle yeast over top, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine bread flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10-15 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
- First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal pieces, and roll into smooth balls. Place seam-side down in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) during the last 15 minutes.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
- Apply glaze: Melt remaining butter and mix with remaining honey. Brush generously over hot rolls immediately after removing from oven.
- Cool: Let rolls cool in pan for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure yeast is fresh and milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast. For best texture, use bread flour. If using all-purpose flour, the rolls will be softer. Do not rush the rising process; cold kitchens may require longer rising times. The glaze should be warm, not boiling, when applied.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: honey butter rolls, homemade rolls, bread recipe, yeast rolls, side dish, comfort food, bakery style rolls