Description
Fluffy dinner rolls enriched with brown butter and fresh sage—perfect for holidays or any cozy meal.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk or buttermilk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
- 2¼ teaspoons Platinum Yeast from Red Star instant yeast (1 standard packet)
- 3 tablespoons (64g) honey, divided
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped sage leaves, plus an extra pinch for topping
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3 cups (390g) bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed
- Optional: flaky sea salt, for finishing
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a small pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon honey, and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
- Add remaining honey, egg, salt, herbs, browned butter, and flour. Mix and knead until smooth.
- Let dough rise for 1–1.5 hours, then divide into 12 rolls and place in a greased pan.
- Let rise again until puffy, brush with reserved butter, sprinkle with sage and salt, and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
Notes
- Browning the butter adds nutty depth—watch closely to avoid burning.
- Use bread flour for chewier texture, or substitute all-purpose flour in a pinch.
- Make ahead by refrigerating shaped rolls overnight and baking the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes