Description
Brown Butter Sage Dinner Rolls are a delightful blend of savory and aromatic flavors that will transform any meal into a comforting feast. These soft, fluffy rolls boast the rich, nutty notes of browned butter combined with the earthy essence of fresh sage, making them a perfect accompaniment for cozy dinners during fall and winter months or festive holiday gatherings. Simple to make and versatile, they can be served warm with butter, alongside soups, or as part of a cheese platter. Enjoy these irresistible dinner rolls that not only elevate your dining experience but also fill your home with an inviting aroma.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk or buttermilk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast from Red Star instant yeast (1 standard packet)
- 3 Tablespoons (64g) honey, divided
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped sage leaves, plus an extra pinch for topping
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3 cups (390g) bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed
- optional: flaky sea salt, for finishing
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a skillet over medium heat until golden and nutty; cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine warmed milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon honey; let it foam for 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in remaining honey, egg, brown butter (reserve some), salt, herbs, and 1 cup flour. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add remaining flour until the dough forms; knead until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl to rise until doubled (about 1.5–2 hours).
- Shape into rolls and place in greased baking pans; let rise again before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (60g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 27mg