Description
Soft, buttery brioche rolls swirled with fragrant sage honey butter and topped with flaky sea salt. A rich, comforting recipe perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
3½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet instant yeast
1 tsp salt
¾ cup warm milk
3 tbsp honey
6 tbsp salted butter, at room temperature
3 eggs, at room temperature
1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tbsp water
Flaky sea salt
Sage Honey Butter:
12 sage leaves
6 tbsp salted butter, at room temperature
3 tbsp honey
Instructions
1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, honey, 3 eggs, and butter. Mix using a dough hook until fully combined. Add flour if dough is too sticky. Let rest 15 minutes to 1 hour.
2. To make sage honey butter, fry sage leaves in 1 tbsp butter until crisp. Chop, then mix with remaining butter, honey, and a pinch of salt.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment.
4. Punch down the dough and divide in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch square, about ¼-inch thick. Spread with sage honey butter. Cut into strips and roll into spirals. Place seam-side down in the pan.
5. Brush rolls with egg yolk wash. Let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
6. Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown. Brush with remaining honey butter. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve warm.
Notes
To Make Ahead: Assemble rolls and refrigerate before final rise. Bring to room temp 30 mins before baking.
To Freeze Before Baking: Assemble rolls, rise, then freeze. Thaw and bake as directed.
To Freeze After Baking: Cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze. Reheat and brush with butter before serving.
To Use Active Dry Yeast: Proof with warm milk and honey for 5–10 minutes before mixing.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American