Description
These Salted Sage Honey Butter Brioche Rolls are soft, fluffy, and infused with rich flavor from fresh sage and sweet honey butter. Perfect as a side dish for holiday meals or a standout addition to any dinner table, these golden, buttery rolls strike the perfect balance of savory and sweet.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 1/2 cup whole milk (warm)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons honey (plus extra for brushing)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
Topping
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt for topping
- 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the all-purpose flour and fine sea salt. Add in the yeast mixture, remaining honey, and eggs. Mix on low speed until a dough starts to form.
- Knead Dough: Increase the mixer speed to medium and knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until it begins to develop gluten.
- Add Butter and Sage: Add the softened unsalted butter one tablespoon at a time, mixing fully after each addition until fully incorporated. Then add chopped fresh sage and continue kneading for about 3 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough to release air. Divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place them evenly spaced in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Second Rise: Cover the baking dish and let the rolls rise again for about 45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Rolls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt to add a flavorful crust.
- Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Final Touch: While still warm, brush the rolls with additional honey butter if desired, to enhance their sweetness and moisture. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can prepare the dough ahead and refrigerate it overnight after the first rise. Allow it to come to room temperature before shaping.
- Dried sage can be used instead of fresh sage; use 1 teaspoon if substituting.
- These rolls freeze well once baked and completely cooled, making them convenient for future meals.
