Salted Sage Honey Butter Brioche Rolls Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Salted Sage Honey Butter Brioche Rolls bake up ultra-soft and golden, layered with aromatic sage-infused honey butter and topped with flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-savory holiday roll.

Ready in 3 hours including proofing, they serve 12 with pillowy texture and buttery shine.

Why This Recipe Works

Tangzhong-style dough ensures lasting softness. Honey lends natural sweetness and golden crust. Fried sage adds fragrant depth. Salt flakes balance sweetness. Enriched dough creates bakery-quality texture.

Ingredients & Prep

Tangzhong (optional but recommended):

• 3 tbsp whole milk
• 1 tbsp flour

Brioche Dough:

• 3½ cups bread flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• ¾ cup warm milk
• 2 eggs + 1 yolk
• ⅓ cup butter, softened
• 2 tbsp honey

Sage Honey Butter:

• ½ cup salted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves, finely chopped (fried first)

Topping:

• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Flaky sea salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make tangzhong: whisk milk and flour in a saucepan; cook over medium heat until pudding-like. Cool completely.
2. Mix dough: in a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, eggs, honey, tangzhong, and butter. Knead 10 minutes until smooth.
3. First rise: cover bowl; rise 1.5 hours until doubled.
4. Fry sage leaves in 1 tbsp butter; chop finely. Whip sage into softened butter with honey.
5. Punch dough down; divide into 12 balls. Flatten each slightly, spread 1 tsp sage honey butter in center, fold, and shape smooth.
6. Arrange on greased 9×13 pan; cover and proof 45 minutes.
7. Brush tops with egg wash. Bake 350°F 20-25 minutes until golden.
8. Brush immediately with remaining sage honey butter; sprinkle flaky salt.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Store airtight 3 days at room temp; freeze up to 2 months. Reheat 10 minutes at 300°F wrapped in foil.

FAQs

Dough sticky?
Knead longer; dust lightly with flour.

Dense rolls?
Ensure full proof; warm draft-free spot.

Butter leaks?
Fold rolls tightly and seal bases.

Conclusion

Salted Sage Honey Butter Brioche Rolls elevate dinner with soft crumb and golden glaze sweet-savory bliss.

Salted Sage Honey Butter Brioche Rolls Recipe

Print Recipe

Soft, fluffy brioche rolls brushed with warm salted sage honey butter. These aromatic, lightly sweet rolls are perfect for holidays, cozy dinners, or an elevated bread basket.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Yield: 12 rolls 1x
• Category: Bread
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• Brioche Rolls:
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• Salted Sage Honey Butter:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt (or to taste)

Instructions

• 1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
• 2. Add remaining sugar, eggs, flour, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
• 3. Knead in softened butter gradually until dough is smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes).
• 4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
• 5. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape into rolls.
• 6. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and rise 30–45 minutes.
• 7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• 8. Bake rolls 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
• 9. While baking, mix butter, honey, sage, and sea salt.
• 10. Brush warm rolls generously with sage honey butter before serving.

Notes

• Use fresh sage for best flavor.
• Brush with extra butter right before serving for shine.
• Rolls can be made ahead and reheated gently.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 roll
• Calories: 260
• Sugar: 7g
• Sodium: 210mg
• Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 6g
• Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: sage honey butter rolls, brioche rolls, holiday bread rolls