Honey Butter Dinner Rolls
These Honey Butter Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with sweet, buttery flavor. Perfect for any meal or special occasion!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Stand Mixer with Dough Hook (optional)
- Baking Dish or Sheet Pan
- Kitchen towel or plastic wrap
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm whole milk about 110°F
- 1/4 cup Honey pure, raw
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp Active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp Salt fine
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour additional, as needed
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter softened, for brushing on top
Instructions
- In your large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, honey, and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the surface and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the melted butter, salt, and 4 cups of all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a sticky dough forms. Gradually add the remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, kneading until the dough is soft, smooth, and slightly tacky but not sticky.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles. Divide it into 12-15 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. Arrange the balls close together in your greased baking dish, leaving a little space between for expansion.
- Cover the baking dish and let the rolls rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, brush them generously with softened butter to add shine and moisture.
Notes
- Use whole milk warmed to about 110°F to ensure optimal yeast activation.
- Adjust flour gradually to get a soft, slightly tacky dough without it being sticky.
- Brush the rolls with butter immediately after baking for a glossy, flavorful finish.