Description
Brown Butter Sage Dinner Rolls are a must-try recipe that adds warmth and comfort to any meal. These soft, aromatic rolls infused with nutty brown butter and fragrant sage will elevate your dining experience, making them perfect for fall gatherings, holiday feasts, or cozy family dinners. Their delightful flavor pairs beautifully with savory dishes, while their fluffy texture makes them irresistible on their own. Easy to prepare, this recipe ensures you can fill your home with an inviting aroma and serve delicious rolls that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (Platinum Yeast from Red Star)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped sage leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3 cups bread flour
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat until caramel-colored; set aside to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of honey; allow to foam for about 5–10 minutes.
- Add the remaining honey, egg, cooled brown butter (reserve some for brushing), salt, sage, thyme, and 1 cup of bread flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add the remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes either by hand or using a stand mixer.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1.5–2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough into rolls and place them in a greased baking pan. Let rise again before baking at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg