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30 Minute Honey Butter Rolls
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30 Minute Honey Butter Rolls

30 Minute Honey Butter Rolls are soft, slightly sweet yeast rolls made with melted butter, milk, honey, egg, and all-purpose flour. The dough is mixed and lightly kneaded to a sticky consistency, shaped into rolls, and allowed a short rise before baking until golden. Brushing warm rolls with melted butter enhances their rich, sweet flavor and tender crumb. These rolls work well as a quick bread option for dinners or snacks.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 110 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons instant yeast
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg large
  • 3 ½ – 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly grease a quarter sheet pan or a 9x13-inch rimmed cookie sheet.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt butter.
  3. When butter is mostly melted, stir in milk, and heat mixture to 100-110 F.
  4. Meanwhile, add yeast and honey to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl if mixing by hand).
  5. When milk mixture is at temperature, add to yeast and honey; stir to combine.
  6. Add salt and egg, and stir until combined.
  7. Stir in 2 cups all-purpose flour.
  8. Add remaining flour 1/4 cup at a time until dough clings to paddle and cleans the sides of the bowl. Dough will still be pretty sticky.
  9. With floured hands, shape dough into 12 rolls, and place dough on prepared baking sheet.
  10. Cover, and let dough rest for 10 minutes in a warm spot.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  12. When rolls are done baking, brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter.

Notes

  • If substituting active dry yeast for instant yeast, let the yeast and honey mixture foam before proceeding to ensure yeast activity.
  • Use milk warmed to approximately 100-110°F; too hot can kill yeast, too cool may slow rising.
  • Adjust salt if using unsalted butter by increasing it slightly in the dough.
  • Keep dough sticky but manageable to avoid dense rolls; add flour gradually to reach desired consistency.
  • For a stronger honey flavor, brush additional honey butter on rolls after baking.
  • Use a warm spot for the short rise, such as a briefly heated oven turned off, to promote proper dough rising.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1roll Calories 110kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 173mg (7%) Potassium 43mg (1%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 270IU (5%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 110

% Daily Value*

Serving 1roll
Calories 110kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 173mg 7%
Potassium 43mg 1%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 270IU 5%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.