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Honey Butter Rolls Recipe

Learn how to make the best homemade honey butter rolls with this easy baking recipe. These pillowy soft, golden rolls feature a delicate honey sweetness and rich buttery flavor. The secret to their perfect texture lies in the enriched dough and double rise method that guarantees irresistible results every time.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Serves:
12 rolls
Overhead shot of freshly baked honey butter rolls arranged in a rustic ceramic baking dish, their golden-brown tops glistening with melted honey butter glaze. Soft natural light streams from a nearby window, highlighting the pillowy texture and slight pull-apart structure of these perfectly risen rolls. A cross-section view reveals the tender, airy crumb inside, while steam gently rises from a roll that's just been torn open. In the corner of the frame, a small jar of honey with a wooden dipper and a butter dish with a pat of melting butter add context. The warm amber tones of the honey glaze contrast beautifully with the creamy interior of the rolls, all set against a neutral linen cloth that adds texture to the composition.

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">450g bread flour (or all-purpose flour)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">240ml warm milk (around 38°C)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">60g unsalted butter, softened</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">55g honey</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">7g active dry yeast (1 standard packet)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 large eggs (1 for dough, 1 for egg wash)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For the honey butter glaze:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">60g unsalted butter, melted</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">30g honey</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">¼ tsp flaky sea salt (optional)</li></ul>

Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Stand mixer with dough hook attachment</li><li class="equipment-single-item">23cm (9-inch) round cake pan or baking dish</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Pastry brush</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Digital kitchen thermometer (optional)</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Begin by warming your milk to approximately 38°C (100°F) – it should feel warm but not hot to the touch. This temperature activates the yeast without killing it. Pour the warm milk into the bowl of your stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast over the surface. Add 1 tablespoon of the honey and gently stir. Let this mixture sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy and fragrant, indicating the yeast is alive and active.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>Once the yeast is activated, add the remaining honey, 1 egg, softened butter, and salt to the bowl. Mix on low speed until combined. Gradually add the flour, about 150g at a time, mixing between additions. The dough will initially be sticky, but continue mixing until it comes together and begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl, about 5-7 minutes. The gluten development from this mixing creates the structure needed for soft, fluffy rolls.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Increase the mixer speed to medium and knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky. To test if it's ready, perform the "windowpane test" by taking a small piece of dough and gently stretching it between your fingers – it should stretch thin enough to see light through without tearing immediately.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat all sides. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm, draft-free spot to rise until doubled in size, approximately 1-1.5 hours. The ideal rising temperature is 24-27°C (75-80°F). This first rise develops flavor and creates the airy texture in your finished rolls.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Once doubled, gently punch down the dough to release excess air bubbles. Transfer to a clean, lightly floured surface and divide into 12 equal portions (about 75-80g each). For perfectly even rolls, use a kitchen scale to weigh each portion. Shape each piece into a tight ball by pulling the edges toward the center and pinching them together, then rolling between your palms on the counter to create surface tension, giving you that beautiful rounded shape.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Lightly grease your baking pan and arrange the dough balls inside, leaving a small gap between each one to allow for further rising. Cover again and let rise for 45-60 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled in size. About 20 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Beat the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Gently brush the tops of the risen rolls with this egg wash, being careful not to deflate them. This will give your rolls that gorgeous golden-brown color as they bake.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are deeply golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 88-90°C (190-195°F) if using a thermometer. If the rolls are browning too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil for the last few minutes of baking.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 9</h4>While the rolls are baking, prepare the honey butter glaze by combining the melted butter and honey in a small bowl, whisking until completely incorporated. As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, generously brush the tops with about half of the honey butter mixture. The hot rolls will absorb the glaze, creating that signature sweet, buttery flavor.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 10</h4>Allow the rolls to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Brush with the remaining honey butter glaze and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. This double glazing ensures maximum flavor and that beautiful glossy finish. Serve warm for the most heavenly experience – the slight tackiness of the honey glaze and the pillowy interior create a truly memorable roll that pairs perfectly with any meal or stands alone as a sweet treat.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Honey Butter Rolls Recipe?

The key ingredients include bread flour, warm milk, unsalted butter, honey, active dry yeast, eggs, and salt. For the signature honey butter glaze, you'll need additional butter, honey, and optional flaky sea salt for finishing.

How to cook Honey Butter Rolls at home?

Learn how to cook Honey Butter Rolls by activating yeast in warm milk, mixing in honey, butter, egg and flour, then kneading until elastic. After two rises (bulk and shaped), brush with egg wash before baking at 180°C for 18-20 minutes. Finish with a double application of honey butter glaze for that signature sweet, buttery finish.

Why does my bread dough need to rise twice?

The double rise is crucial for developing flavour and texture. The first rise (bulk fermentation) allows yeast to create carbon dioxide and flavour compounds. The second rise, after shaping, helps the rolls achieve their final light, fluffy texture and proper structure.

What's the best flour to use for soft, fluffy dinner rolls?

Bread flour yields the fluffiest rolls due to its higher protein content (11-13%), which develops stronger gluten structure. However, all-purpose flour works well too. For ultra-tender rolls, you could substitute up to 25% of the flour with cake flour.

How do I know when my dinner rolls are properly baked?

Perfectly baked rolls should have golden-brown tops and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. For precision, use a thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 88-90°C. Underbaked rolls will be doughy inside, while overbaked ones become dry.

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