Salted Honey Butter Dinner Rolls

Salted Honey Butter Dinner Rolls in a white baking dish on marble with honey, butter, and flaky sea salt. — Freshly baked Salted Honey Butter Dinner Rolls brushed with honey butter and topped with flaky sea salt.

Salted Honey Butter Dinner Rolls are the kind of homemade bread that makes every meal feel special. Soft, golden, and brushed with a glossy honey-butter glaze, they’re finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-salty contrast. These rolls are fluffy enough to pull apart with your hands and delicious enough to enjoy plain, though they also pair beautifully with savory main dishes.

The magic of these rolls is in the balance. Honey adds natural sweetness, butter provides richness, and sea salt brings out both flavors in a crave-worthy way. This recipe is approachable for home bakers, yet the results look bakery-quality, making it ideal for Sunday dinners, family gatherings, or festive holiday spreads.

Bread baked with honey isn’t new—ancient bakers used honey for moisture and flavor. Today, we enjoy it in recipes like this, where tradition meets modern comfort. Once you bake these, they’re sure to become a repeat favorite at your table.

Recipe Yield: 12–14 rolls

INGREDIENTS

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm whole milk (110°F)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup honey
1 large egg
1 tsp fine sea salt
Flaky sea salt, for topping
2 tbsp honey (for glaze)
1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for glaze)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Activate yeast:
In a small bowl, whisk warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Let sit 5–8 minutes until foamy.

2. Make dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, remaining honey, and egg. Mix until shaggy dough forms.

3. Knead dough:
Transfer to a floured surface and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 6–7 minutes.

4. First rise:
Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1–1 ½ hours.

5. Shape rolls:
Punch down dough, divide into 12–14 equal pieces, and shape into smooth balls. Arrange in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

6. Second rise:
Cover and let rise until puffy, about 30–40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

7. Bake rolls:
Brush tops lightly with melted butter. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown and fluffy inside.

8. Honey butter glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk melted butter with honey. Immediately brush over hot rolls and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve warm.

Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe

Use warm milk, not hot: Milk should be about 110°F—warm to the touch but not scalding—to activate yeast.
Don’t skip the second rise: This ensures the rolls bake tall, airy, and fluffy instead of dense.
Add flaky sea salt at the end: It balances sweetness and creates that irresistible salted-honey flavor.

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