Description
Indulge in the warm, savory delight of Brown Butter Sage Dinner Rolls, an irresistible addition to your fall and winter meals. These rolls boast a rich, buttery flavor infused with fresh sage, making them perfect for holiday feasts or cozy family dinners. Their fluffy texture and unique taste will impress your guests and elevate any dining experience. Whether served alongside a hearty soup or as a comforting side dish for your Thanksgiving turkey, these rolls are sure to become a favorite. Easy to whip up even for novice bakers, they can be made ahead of time to reduce stress during busy occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 light-colored skillet over medium heat until caramelized and nutty.
- Activate the yeast by whisking it with warm milk and honey; let it foam.
- Combine the activated yeast mixture with egg, cooled brown butter, salt, herbs, and flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough until soft yet slightly tacky; let it rise until doubled in size.
- Shape into rolls and place in a greased baking pan; let rise again before baking.
- Bake until golden brown and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (60g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg