Description

Brown Butter Sage Dinner Rolls are a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their culinary experience this fall and winter. These soft, fluffy rolls are infused with the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter and aromatic sage, making them the perfect accompaniment to any holiday feast or casual family meal. Their delightful texture and unique taste will have your guests coming back for more. Easy to make and versatile, these rolls can be served alongside soups, salads, or roasted meats. Prepare them ahead of time for effortless entertaining, ensuring you’ll have warm, comforting bread ready whenever you need it.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Brown the butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat until caramel brown; set aside to cool.
Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon honey in a bowl; let it foam.
Mix in the cooled brown butter (reserve some for brushing), egg, salt, herbs, and flour until dough forms.
Knead the dough until soft and slightly tacky; let it rise until doubled in size.
Shape into rolls and place in greased pans; allow to rise again before baking.
Brush with reserved brown butter 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 roll (50g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 25mg