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Fluffy Dinner Rolls with Honey Butter Glaze Recipe

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Enjoy these fluffy dinner rolls with a sweet and buttery honey glaze, perfect for any meal or special occasion. Made using the classic tangzhong method for extra softness, these rolls are tender, slightly sweet, and topped with a shiny glaze and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt for a delightful contrast.

Ingredients

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Tangzhong

  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup bread flour or all-purpose flour

Yeast Mixture

  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110℉)
  • 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar (from the 1/2 cup divided)

Dough

  • 4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, divided (remaining after 1 tablespoon used)
  • 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Honey Butter Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Make Tangzhong: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together 3/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup flour until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine 1 cup warm milk, active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon light brown sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, then set aside. In the stand mixer bowl, combine the cooled tangzhong, yeast mixture, remaining brown sugar, 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, and softened butter.
  4. Make the Dough: Using the stand mixer on medium-low speed, gradually add the flour mixture until fully incorporated. Continue mixing until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky, about 20 minutes.
  5. First Rise: Shape dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm environment until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 2 hours.
  6. Shape Rolls: Turn dough onto a floured surface. Cut into 15-16 equal pieces, then roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  7. Second Rise: Butter or spray a 13×9 inch baking pan. Arrange the rolls in the pan, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let them rise until puffy, about 1 hour.
  8. Prepare Oven and Egg Wash: Preheat oven to 375℉. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush this egg wash over the tops of the rolls.
  9. Bake Rolls: Bake for 20-25 minutes until deep golden brown. Near the end of baking, mix melted butter with honey in a small bowl.
  10. Glaze and Serve: After removing rolls from the oven, brush them generously with the honey-butter glaze. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and serve warm.

Notes

  • The tangzhong method used here keeps the rolls incredibly soft and fluffy for days.
  • Mixing the dough for about 20 minutes ensures proper gluten development for elasticity.
  • Roll each dough piece tightly to create smooth rolls that bake evenly.
  • Keep an eye on the rolls near the end of baking to avoid over-browning.
  • Coarse sea salt adds a delightful contrast but can be omitted for less saltiness.

Keywords: dinner rolls, fluffy rolls, honey butter glaze, soft bread, tangzhong rolls, homemade bread, sweet rolls

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