Description
Brown Butter Sage Dinner Rolls are the ultimate comfort food, blending rich, nutty flavors with aromatic sage to create a warm, inviting side dish. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive holiday gatherings, these rolls boast a soft and fluffy texture that will leave everyone wanting more. The caramelized notes from the browned butter elevate each bite, making them a standout addition to any meal. Serve them alongside soups, roasted meats, or as part of your Thanksgiving feast for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped sage
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 3 cups bread flour
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat until caramel-brown. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon honey. Let it sit until foamy.
- Add remaining honey, egg, cooled brown butter (reserve some), salt, herbs, and flour. Mix until dough forms.
- Knead the dough by hand or using a stand mixer for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1.5–2 hours).
- Shape into rolls and place in a greased baking pan. Allow to rise again before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg