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Tender Dinner Rolls with Sweet Honey Butter

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Soft, tender dinner rolls paired with a sweet honey butter glaze, perfect for holiday dinners, family gatherings, or cozy weeknights. Easy to make with simple ingredients and a comforting, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (500 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (7 grams) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • For the Sweet Honey Butter:
  • 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) of warm whole milk (about 110°F / 43°C) with 2 ¼ teaspoons (7 grams) active dry yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups (500 grams) all-purpose flour, ¼ cup (50 grams) sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: Beat 2 large eggs at room temperature and add softened butter (4 tablespoons / 56 grams) and 2 tablespoons honey to the activated yeast mixture.
  4. Form the dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough: Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. (If using a stand mixer, knead with the dough hook on medium speed for 5-7 minutes.) The dough should be tacky but not sticky.
  6. First rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until doubled in size.
  7. Shape the rolls: Punch down the dough gently, then divide into 12 equal pieces (about 2 ounces / 55 grams each). Shape each into a smooth ball by folding edges under and pinching closed.
  8. Second rise: Arrange rolls on a greased baking sheet or round pan with a bit of space between each. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
  9. Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C) about 15 minutes before baking.
  10. Bake: Bake rolls for 18-20 minutes until golden brown on top and hollow-sounding when tapped. Avoid overbaking to keep them tender.
  11. Prepare honey butter: While rolls bake, mix softened butter (4 tablespoons / 56 grams), honey (2 tablespoons), and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  12. Glaze and serve: Brush warm rolls generously with honey butter right out of the oven. Serve warm for the best melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Notes

If dough feels too sticky during kneading, add flour a tablespoon at a time but avoid over-flouring to keep rolls tender. Proof yeast properly to ensure good rise. For a shiny crust, brush rolls with egg wash before baking. Leftover rolls freeze well and reheat best in the oven.

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