Description
Soft, fluffy, and golden honey butter rolls made with simple pantry staples. These make-ahead friendly rolls are perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, offering a sweet and savory comfort food experience.
Ingredients
- Self-rising flour (White Lily recommended for softness)
- Honey (good quality, liquid)
- Unsalted butter (real butter, not margarine)
- Whole milk (or any milk)
- Extra honey for glaze
- Sea salt flakes (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour. Make a well in the center.
- Pour in the milk and half of the honey. Mix gently until a soft dough forms, about 2-3 minutes. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about 1 minute until soft and slightly tacky.
- Divide the dough into 8 to 12 equal pieces and roll each into a ball.
- Place the dough balls in a 9×13 inch baking dish, leaving space between them or pushing them together for pull-apart rolls.
- Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm spot for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- While rolls rise, melt butter in a saucepan or microwave and stir in the remaining honey to create the glaze.
- Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cover loosely with foil if browning too fast.
- Immediately upon removing from the oven, brush generously with the warm honey butter glaze.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For make-ahead: Shape rolls, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking. If using all-purpose flour, add 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt per cup of flour. Do not overmix dough to ensure tender rolls. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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