Salted Sage Honey Butter Brioche Rolls Recipe – Easy Holiday Bread Side Dish Idea
Salted sage honey butter brioche rolls are the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic! Soft, golden brioche brushed with rich honey butter and fresh sage makes these rolls a standout side dish for holiday dinners, family gatherings, or cozy winter meals.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Stand mixer or whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Rolling Pin
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup whole milk, warmed
- 6–8 fresh sage leaves
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying sage)
- 1 tbsp honey (for glaze)
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add eggs, milk, honey, and softened butter. Knead until smooth.
- First Rise: Cover and let dough rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Make Sage Honey Butter: Fry sage leaves in butter until crisp. Stir in honey.
- Shape Rolls: Roll dough into a rectangle, spread sage honey butter, roll into a log, slice into 12 pieces. Place on baking sheet.
- Egg Wash & Bake: Brush with egg wash. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Finish: Brush warm rolls with more sage honey butter and sprinkle flaky salt.
Notes
- Add orange zest for citrus brightness.
- Swap sage for rosemary for a piney aroma.
- Stuff with cream cheese filling for indulgence.
- Vegan option: plant butter + oat milk.
- Mini rolls are perfect for party platters.