Enjoy the taste of homemade rolls with this easy recipe for honey butter yeast rolls. Soft and fluffy, these rolls are perfect for any occasion. The dough is enriched with butter and honey, giving it a rich and slightly sweet flavor. Whether you're serving them for dinner or making sliders for a party, these rolls are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
Directions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dissolved yeast, honey, melted butter, milk, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a ball and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving some space between the rolls.
- Cover the baking dish with the kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter and honey.
- Brush the rolls with the honey butter mixture.
- Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown on top.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Serve the rolls warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Honey butter yeast rolls are a popular side dish in American cuisine and often served during holidays and special occasions.
The combination of honey and butter gives these rolls a unique flavor and makes them incredibly soft and tender.
Kneading the dough helps to develop the gluten, resulting in a light and fluffy texture.
The rising process allows the yeast to ferment and create pockets of air, giving the rolls their airy and light structure.
These rolls can be enjoyed on their own or used as buns for sliders and sandwiches.