Soft Honey Butter Rolls
Pillowy, slightly sweet dinner rolls enriched with honey and melted butter. These tender, golden rolls are perfect alongside soups, salads, or as a breakfast treat—no stand mixer required!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 Tbsp melted butter divided
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups 480g all-purpose or bread flour
Instructions
- Heat milk until steaming, then cool to lukewarm.
- In a small bowl, combine milk, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix 3 Tbsp butter, yeast mixture, egg, salt, and half the flour.
- Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add remaining flour. Knead 8 minutes until soft and elastic.
- Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/soft-honey-butter-rolls/
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Prepare the dough through Step 4, then refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature for the second rise before shaping.
- Whole-Wheat Twist: Substitute up to 1 cup of the flour with whole-wheat flour for nuttier flavor—add an extra 1–2 Tbsp milk if the dough feels too stiff.
- Flavor Variations: Stir 1 tsp cinnamon into the dough for a sweet-spiced roll, or sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking.