Description
These Salted Honey Butter Parker House Rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery rolls enhanced with a touch of sweet honey and topped with flaky sea salt. Perfectly baked to golden brown, they offer a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, ideal for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more if needed)
- 1 packet Fleischmann’s® Rapid Rise Yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
Honey Butter
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- Mixing the Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, yeast, and kosher salt. Add the warm whole milk, honey, egg, and room temperature butter. Using the dough hook attachment, mix until the flour is fully incorporated and a soft dough forms, about 4-5 minutes. If the dough is sticky, gradually add up to 1/4 cup more flour. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for 15 minutes or up to a few hours to rise gently.
- Preparing Honey Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted salted butter and honey. Set aside most of this mixture for brushing onto the dough and saving some for after baking to maximize flavor.
- Preparing to Shape Rolls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Lightly flour your work surface, then turn out the rested dough and gently punch it down to release any air. Divide the dough into two equal halves.
- Shaping the Rolls: Roll each half into a 12-inch square about 1/4-inch thick. Brush each square generously with the honey butter mixture. Cut each square into 6 strips. Roll each strip into a coil shape and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish, arranging them snugly side by side.
- Proofing the Rolls: Cover the baking dish with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let the rolls rise for about 30 minutes until puffy. Alternatively, the rolls can be refrigerated overnight for a slower rise, which enhances flavor and texture.
- Baking: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 18-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and immediately brush them with the reserved honey butter mixture. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
- Serving: Pull the warm rolls apart and serve immediately to enjoy their soft, buttery texture and rich honey flavor.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the shaped rolls overnight to bake fresh the next day, which improves flavor.
- If the dough is too sticky while mixing, add flour gradually to avoid tough rolls.
- Use flaky sea salt for the best texture and flavor contrast as a finishing touch.
- These rolls are best served warm to fully enjoy the honey butter glaze.
- Ensure butter and egg are at room temperature to properly combine ingredients and achieve a tender dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Parker House Rolls, Honey Butter Rolls, Soft Dinner Rolls, Homemade Bread, Sweet and Salty Rolls
