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Fluffy Honey Butter Dinner Rolls

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Soft, tender dinner rolls with a subtle sweetness from honey and a buttery richness, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a delightful crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 cup warm whole milk (110°F / 240ml)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (85g)
  • ¼ cup honey (85g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • About 1 tsp flaky sea salt for sprinkling
  • Optional: almond or oat milk for dairy-free version
  • Optional: coconut oil instead of butter for dairy-free version

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm whole milk (110°F) with honey and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Add softened unsalted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture. Whisk gently until combined.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and salt. Mix with a stand mixer dough hook on low speed for about 2 minutes or stir by hand until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough: Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky. Add flour a teaspoon at a time if too sticky.
  5. First rise: Lightly grease the bowl, cover dough with towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  6. Shape the rolls: Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal pieces (~2 oz each), roll into smooth balls, and place snugly in a greased 9-inch round cake pan or baking sheet.
  7. Second rise: Cover loosely and let rolls rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
  9. Finish: While warm, brush rolls with melted butter mixed with a teaspoon of honey. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
  10. Cool slightly and serve: Let rolls cool for 5 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed warm.

Notes

Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure milk is warm but not hot to activate yeast properly. The flaky sea salt topping adds a unique crunch and flavor contrast. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with almond or oat milk. The dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight for convenience. Avoid over-flouring the dough to keep rolls soft and fluffy.

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