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Savory Hot Honey Brown Butter Dinner Rolls

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These savory hot honey brown butter dinner rolls feature a rich, nutty flavor from browned butter and a sweet-spicy brown sugar glaze, perfect for any occasion and loved by all ages.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (113g) honey
  • 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter (for glaze)
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 tbsp (40g) brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 6 tablespoons (85g) of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it foams and small brown specks form. Remove from heat once nutty and golden brown. Let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the yeast: Warm 1 cup (240ml) of milk to about 110°F (43°C). Pour into a large mixing bowl, sprinkle 2 ¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast and 2 tablespoons sugar over the top. Stir gently and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  3. Mix the dough: Add 2 large eggs, the cooled browned butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups (480g) flour to the yeast mixture. Mix with a stand mixer dough hook on low speed until combined, then medium speed for 6-8 minutes, or knead by hand for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First rise: Lightly grease a large bowl. Place dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  5. Shape rolls: Punch down dough, turn onto floured surface, divide into 12 equal pieces (~2 ounces each). Shape each into a smooth ball and place in a greased 9-inch round cake pan or baking sheet, spaced apart.
  6. Second rise: Cover shaped rolls and let rise until nearly doubled and puffy, about 30 to 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Bake: Bake rolls on center rack for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped. Check at 18 minutes if oven runs hot.
  8. Prepare glaze: While rolls bake, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add ⅓ cup honey, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir until sugar dissolves and glaze is warm, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  9. Glaze rolls: Brush hot honey brown sugar glaze over rolls immediately after baking. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning; the nutty aroma signals readiness. Warm milk to 110°F to activate yeast without killing it. Use a warm, draft-free spot for rising dough. Rotate pan halfway through baking if rolls brown unevenly. Glaze immediately after baking for best flavor and texture.

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Keywords: dinner rolls, brown butter, hot honey, brown sugar glaze, savory rolls, easy bread recipe, sweet and spicy rolls

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