Description
Delight in these soft and buttery Salted Sage Honey Butter Brioche Rolls, perfect as a side dish for any meal or festive occasion. Infused with fresh sage and sweet honey, these golden rolls offer a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, brushed with rich honey sage butter and finished with flaky sea salt for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup warm whole milk (about 110°F)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened and cubed)
Honey Sage Butter
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup salted butter (melted)
Topping
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In the stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and kosher salt. Add warm milk and eggs, then mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together.
- Knead the Dough: Increase mixer speed to medium and knead for about 5 minutes. Gradually add softened unsalted butter, a few pieces at a time, allowing incorporation before adding more. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes total.
- First Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls loosely and allow them to rise again until puffy, about 45 minutes.
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Butter: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small saucepan, melt salted butter with chopped fresh sage and honey. Simmer for 1–2 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Brush Rolls Before Baking: Brush half of the honey sage butter over the risen rolls before putting them in the oven.
- Bake: Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish Rolls: Remove from oven and immediately brush the remaining honey sage butter over the hot rolls. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Serve: Serve rolls warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently before serving to restore softness.
- If fresh sage is unavailable, substitute with 2 teaspoons dried sage.
