These Honey Butter Dinner Rolls are the epitome of homemade comfort food. Made with a light and fluffy yeast dough that incorporates whole milk, honey, and a touch of butter, these rolls are baked to golden perfection and then brushed with a rich whipped honey butter. The result is a slightly sweet roll with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for any meal where you want to impress your guests.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of sweet honey and rich butter makes these dinner rolls irresistible. They are soft inside with a beautifully browned crust outside, enhanced further by the luxurious honey butter topping that adds an extra layer of flavor. These rolls are not just delicious but also versatile, pairing wonderfully with everything from holiday dinners to a simple weeknight meal.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for special occasions like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, these rolls will make any dinner feel more festive. They’re also perfect for Sunday meals with the family or as a comforting addition to any potluck. Serve them warm for a cozy addition to any table setting.
Decoration Tips: These rolls are beautifully golden on their own, but for an extra touch of elegance, you might garnish the serving basket with a linen napkin or a few sprigs of herbs like rosemary or thyme. If serving at a special event, consider a small dish of extra whipped honey butter on the side with a honey dipper for a charming presentation.
Ingredients:
- For the Rolls:
- 1 cup warm whole milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (one 0.25 ounce package) active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 3 ½ to 4 cups bread flour, spooned and leveled
- Olive or vegetable oil for greasing the bowl
- Melted butter for brushing
- For the Whipped Honey Butter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup honey
- Activate the Yeast:
- Pour warm milk into a stand mixer bowl. Stir in sugar and yeast and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Dough:
- Add eggs, melted butter, honey, and salt to the yeast mixture. Using a dough hook, mix to combine.
- Gradually add flour, starting with 3 cups and adding more as needed, until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, then place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Shape and Second Rise:
- Punch down risen dough and divide into 12 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cover and let rise until puffed, about 1 hour.
- Bake the Rolls:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make Whipped Honey Butter:
- While rolls bake, whip softened butter and honey together until fluffy.
- Serve:
- Brush the warm rolls with some whipped honey butter and serve with additional butter on the side.
Enjoy these delightful Honey Butter Dinner Rolls, perfect for making any meal a little sweeter and a lot more special!
