Description
Homemade rosemary honey butter dinner rolls elevate any meal with their golden-brown perfection and aromatic herbal notes. Warm, pillowy bread embraces rich honey and fragrant rosemary, promising a delightful culinary experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Flour and Yeast:
- 3 ¼ cups (405 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- ½ cup (120 ml) warm water (110°F/43°C)
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Rosemary Honey Butter Topping:
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Awaken the yeast by whisking warm milk, water, and sugar in a compact vessel. Sprinkle yeast across the liquid surface and allow it to bloom for 7-10 minutes until a frothy layer emerges.
- Combine flour and salt in a spacious mixing bowl. Pour in the activated yeast mixture, softened butter, and egg. Integrate ingredients until a cohesive dough forms. Gently knead the dough on a lightly dusted surface for 7 minutes, ensuring a smooth, elastic texture.
- Transfer the dough to a generously greased container, drape with a breathable cloth, and nestle in a draft-free, warm environment. Allow the dough to expand and rise for approximately 90 minutes until its volume doubles.
- Deflate the risen dough and partition into 12 uniform segments. Carefully roll each portion into a neat, compact sphere. Arrange the dough orbs strategically in a well-lubricated baking vessel.
- Loosely cover the dough with a lightweight cloth and permit a second proofing period of 40 minutes. The rolls should appear puffy and slightly interconnected.
- Ignite the oven to 375F (190C). Position the rolls in the preheated oven and bake for 16-20 minutes until a rich golden hue develops across the surface.
- Craft the aromatic rosemary honey glaze by whisking melted butter, pure honey, finely chopped rosemary, and a pinch of salt until harmoniously blended.
- Extract the rolls from the oven and immediately lavish them with the fragrant rosemary honey butter. Present while radiating warmth.
Notes
- Choose instant yeast for quicker and more reliable rising, especially if your kitchen isn’t consistently warm.
- Ensure milk and water are lukewarm (around 110°F) to activate yeast properly without killing it.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten, which creates a soft, stretchy texture in your dinner rolls.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and help create consistent dough texture.
- Don’t rush the rising process; let dough double naturally for maximum flavor development.
- Use fresh rosemary for more vibrant, aromatic flavor in the honey butter.
- Brush rolls generously with rosemary honey butter while hot to help absorption and enhance taste.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum.
- Make ahead by preparing dough the night before and refrigerating for slow, flavor-enhancing fermentation.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat briefly in oven to restore softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg