Description
Brown Butter Sage Dinner Rolls are the epitome of comfort food, bringing warmth and delightful flavor to any table. These soft, fluffy rolls are infused with the nutty richness of brown butter and the aromatic freshness of sage, making them a perfect addition to your fall and winter meals. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, they elevate every dish they accompany. Enjoy these versatile rolls with hearty soups, savory main courses, or as an exquisite appetizer spread with herbed cheese. With simple preparation steps and the option to make ahead, these rolls will become a staple in your seasonal baking repertoire.
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 golden brown and nutty; cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon honey. Let sit until foamy.
- Add remaining honey, egg, cooled brown butter (reserve some for brushing), salt, chopped herbs, and 1 cup flour; mix well.
- Gradually add remaining flour while kneading until dough is soft yet manageable.
- Allow dough to rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size (1.5–2 hours).
- Shape dough into rolls and place in a greased baking pan; let rise again before baking at 350°F (175°C) until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg