Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Add the milk to a microwave-safe container. Microwave in 15-second intervals until the milk reaches 115 to 120°F. Do not exceed 120°F. Add the yeast and stir. Wait 5 minutes to allow the yeast to bloom.
- Add the thinly sliced unsalted butter, honey, and salt to a large bowl. Pour in the milk mixture and whisk to combine. Note that the butter will not melt all the way.
- Add the egg and whisk to combine.
- Add the flour and stir together with a wooden spoon. The dough will be sticky.
- Add a generous amount of flour to a clean work surface and place the dough on the flour. Dust the top of the dough with flour and knead it for a few minutes by hand until a smooth dough forms. You may need to keep adding flour because the dough is sticky.
- Spray a large bowl lightly with cooking spray. Add the dough to the bowl and roll it around, so it is coated in spray. Cover with plastic wrap and place it in a warm, dry place. Allow it to rise to double the size for 60 to 90 minutes.
- Punch down the dough so a lot of the air can escape. On a clean work surface, dust with flour and place the dough on top of the flour. Dust the top lightly and roll it out into a rough rectangular shape, 0.5 inch thick. Using a pizza cutter, cut off the uneven edges.
- Cut the dough into squares or rectangles. Roll out the dough scraps and keep cutting and rolling it out until you have 12 (0.5-inch thick) pieces.
- Place the dough squares on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and allow the rolls to double in size for 60 to 90 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown on top. Immediately brush with melted butter.
Cinnamon Butter
- While the rolls are baking, make the cinnamon butter. Place the softened salted butter, powdered sugar, honey, and cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, whip until smooth.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly and serve warm with cinnamon butter.
Notes
These rolls are best served warm straight from the oven with a generous spread of homemade cinnamon butter. Enjoy!
