Why you’ll love these honey butter dinner rolls

• They’re Irresistible! These rolls are so delicious, that they’re practically habit-forming. You won’t be able to stop at just one!
• They’re the ideal addition to any special occasion or holiday meal. They’ll add a touch of sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth goodness to your dinner table.
• Get ready for a delightful combination of soft and fluffy. These rolls have an incredible texture that practically melts in your mouth.
• The honey butter sauce is the star of the show! It adds a burst of flavour and richness that will have you wanting more.
• This recipe is mixer-free! No need to worry about extra equipment.
• As long as you can spare an hour and a half (or even more) for rising, you’re good to go. Plus, baking them is a breeze – they take less than 15 minutes!
• These rolls can be prepped in advance! Make them days or even weeks before you need them, and simply bake them fresh when you’re ready to serve.

What you’ll need to make Honey Butter Dinner Rolls:

For the rolls:

• All-purpose flour: This is the base for the fluffy dough.
• Warm whole milk and warm water: These activate the yeast and create a moist dough.
• Softened butter (room temperature): This adds richness and flavour to the rolls.
• Monk fruit sweetener or sugar (the recipe uses monk fruit): Choose your preferred sweetener for a touch of sweetness.
• Envelope of active dry yeast: This helps the dough rise for light and fluffy rolls.
• Egg (room temperature): This adds richness and helps bind the dough together.
• Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavour of the rolls.

For the honey butter sauce:

• Softened butter (room temperature): This creates a smooth and spreadable sauce.
• Honey: The star ingredient! Honey adds sweetness and a touch of floral flavour.
• Confectioners’ or powdered monk fruit or sugar: This ingredient (choose your preferred sweetener) adds a touch of sweetness and helps thicken the sauce for a perfect drizzle.

Let’s Bake Honey Butter Dinner Rolls, step-by-step

Get ready to make these amazing honey butter dinner rolls from scratch! Here’s a detailed guide:

1. Gather and prep:

• As with most recipes, prepping your ingredients makes things easier.
• First, we’ll activate, or “proof,” the yeast. In a bowl, combine warm water with the yeast packet and 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon of your chosen sweetener (monk fruit or sugar). Stir it all together and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. This activates the yeast.

2. Make the dough:

• Once the yeast is proofed, add it to a large bowl with the warm milk, beaten egg, softened butter, and the rest of your chosen sweetener. Use a whisk to combine everything. Don’t worry if the mixture isn’t perfectly smooth – small butter lumps are okay.
• Now, add the flour and salt. Use clean hands to mix everything until it forms a dough ball. The dough might be a bit sticky.

3. First rise:

• Lightly oil another large bowl and place your dough ball inside. Cover it with plastic wrap and find a warm, quiet spot for it to rise. Let it sit for at least 45 minutes to an hour, or until it doubles in size.

4. Make the honey butter:

• While the dough is rising, prepare your honey butter sauce. Simply combine honey, butter, and powdered sweetener (or powdered monk fruit if that’s what you choose) with a spatula. Set this mixture aside for later.

5. Knead the dough:

• Once your dough has doubled in size, gently punch it down with your knuckles to release the air. Flour a pastry board and transfer the dough there. Knead the dough with your hands until it becomes smooth and elastic.

6. Roll and shape the dough:

• Divide the dough into two equal balls. Set one aside for now. Lightly flour your rolling pin and pastry board or mat. Roll out one dough ball into a large square, similar to pizza dough.
• Use a pastry cutter to cut the dough square into small rectangles. You can aim for roughly 16 rectangles, or more if you prefer smaller rolls. Grease a large baking dish (ideally 9×13 inches or bigger) to prepare for baking.

7. Brush and second rise:

• Take your honey butter mixture and lightly brush it over each dough rectangle. Now, roll up each rectangle and place it in the greased baking dish.
• Repeat this process with the remaining dough ball.
• Once all the rolls are shaped and placed in the dish, cover them with plastic wrap and let them rise again in a warm spot for another 45 minutes to an hour, or until they double in size.

8. Bake and enjoy!

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Take off the plastic wrap from your baking dish. Bake the rolls for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they’re golden brown on top.
• While the rolls are hot out of the oven, brush them with any leftover honey butter sauce.
• Serve your delicious, warm honey butter dinner rolls alongside your main course.