Steakhouse Sweet Rolls & Cinnamon Butter

Prep Steps

• 1 large egg, lightly {do:whisk}
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature {do:soften}

The Dough

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine...

• 1 cup milk
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 6 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}

Microwave 30–60 seconds, until the milk is warm and the butter has melted, then stir to dissolve the sugar.

Pour into a stand mixer bowl along with...

• 1/4 cup warm water
• 2 1/4 tsp yeast
• 1 large egg, lightly whisked

Mix 2 minutes on medium speed, then slowly add...

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 3–4 minutes.

Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled, 1–2 hours.

Shape & Bake

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll the dough into a 1-inch-thick rectangle and cut into 15 squares, about 2 inches each. Shape each square into a flattened ball.

Set the rolls on a greased sheet pan about 1 inch apart. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.

Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.

Cinnamon Butter

Mix together until combined...

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Serve the warm rolls with a small bowl of the cinnamon butter.