Description
Homemade rosemary honey butter dinner rolls blend herbal notes with sweet richness. Delicate crumb and golden crust invite home cooks to savor each warm, fragrant bite alongside family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ¼ cups (405 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 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
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Whisk warm milk, water, and sugar in a vessel. Sprinkle yeast across the liquid and allow it to bloom for 7-10 minutes until a frothy layer forms.
- Dough Preparation: Merge flour, salt, activated yeast mixture, softened butter, and egg in a mixing bowl. Knead on a floured surface for 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased container, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 90 minutes until volume doubles.
- Shaping: Deflate dough and divide into 12 uniform segments. Roll each into a compact sphere and arrange in a greased baking dish.
- Second Proofing: Cover rolls loosely and allow to rise for 40 minutes until puffy and slightly connected.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Bake rolls for 16-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Glazing: Whisk melted butter, honey, chopped rosemary, and salt to create a fragrant glaze. Brush warm rolls immediately after removing from oven.
- Serving: Present rolls while still radiating warmth, showcasing their aromatic rosemary honey butter coating.
Notes
- Activate Yeast Precisely: Ensure milk and water temperature is between 100-110°F to guarantee proper yeast activation without killing the microorganisms.
- Knead with Technique: Develop gluten structure by stretching and folding dough, creating a smooth, elastic texture that ensures soft, pillowy rolls.
- Proof in Ideal Conditions: Place dough in a warm, draft-free area around 80-85°F, covering with a damp cloth to prevent surface drying and maintain optimal moisture.
- Customize Herb Intensity: Adjust rosemary quantity based on personal preference; finely chop to distribute flavor evenly and prevent overwhelming herbal notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg