Ingredients
Directions 16 steps | 170 Minutes
Measure and prep all ingredients.
![Butter Roll Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972206/recipes/DSC02634_6182f469d2880.jpg)
Prepare the tangzhong. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together the milk and bread flour, making sure no lumps remain.
![Butter Roll Recipe:
Prepare the tangzhong.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972250/recipes/DSC02635_6182f49836eec.jpg)
Continue to constantly whisk while cooking the mixture for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened and the texture is similar to a very thick pudding. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
![Butter Roll Recipe:
Continue to constantly whisk while cooking the mixture for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened and the texture is similar to a very thick pudding.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972279/recipes/DSC02636_6182f4b53de02.jpg)
Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the tangzhong to prevent it from drying. Let cool to room temperature.
![Butter Roll Recipe:
Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the tangzhong to prevent it from drying.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972295/recipes/DSC02637_6182f4c587a97.jpg)
In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the dough hook or in a large bowl, whisk together the milk, honey, sugar, egg and egg yolk until combined.
![Butter Roll Recipe: In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the dough hook or in a large bowl, whisk together the milk, honey, sugar, egg and egg yolk until combined.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972372/recipes/DSC02647_6182f511c9b42.jpg)
Stir in the bread flour, dry milk, yeast, salt and the tangzhong. Mix to combine. Knead the bread on medium-low speed or by hand for about 5 minutes.
![Butter Roll Recipe: Stir in the bread flour, dry milk, yeast, salt and the tangzhong.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972451/recipes/DSC02650_6182f55f17266.jpg)
Add the butter to the mixture and knead until the butter is incorporated, about 3-5 minutes.
![Butter Roll Recipe:
Add the butter to the mixture and knead until the butter is incorporated, about 3-5 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972502/recipes/DSC02651_6182f5916ecfb.jpg)
Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let rest for 8 minutes.
![Butter Roll Recipe:
Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let rest for 8 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972539/recipes/DSC02653_6182f5b6f3b47.jpg)
Remove the kitchen towel and knead the dough until a smooth and elastic dough forms and the dough starts to pull away from the bowl, about 10-20 minutes. If kneading by hand, turn the dough onto a lightly floured kitchen counter and knead until a smooth and elastic dough forms. If the dough continues to stick to the edges of the bowl or the kitchen surface, add about two to four tablespoons of bread flour.
![Butter Roll Recipe: Remove the kitchen towel and knead the dough until a smooth and elastic dough forms and the dough starts to pull away from the bowl, about 10-20 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972588/recipes/DSC02654_6182f5ea7b01f.jpg)
Remove the dough from the stand mixer and shape it into a smooth round ball. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
![Butter Roll Recipe:
Remove the dough from the stand mixer and shape it into a smooth round ball.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972677/recipes/DSC02655_6182f642ec16c.jpg)
Place the bowl in a warm room and let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size, about 45 - 60 minutes.
![Butter Roll Recipe: Place the bowl in a warm room and let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size, about 45 - 60 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972708/recipes/DSC02656_6182f661dca97.jpg)
Remove the dough from the bowl and deflate it by gently pushing it down. Divide the dough into eight equal portions and roll into a smooth ball, seam side down.
![Butter Roll Recipe:
Remove the dough from the bowl and deflate it by gently pushing it down.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972822/recipes/DSC02661_6182f6d4833a2.jpg)
Place the dough in either a greased 8x8-inch baking pan or a 9-inch round baking pan. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 40-50 minutes or until puffy.
![Butter Roll Recipe:
Place the dough in either a greased 8x8-inch baking pan or a 9-inch round baking pan.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972863/recipes/DSC02662_6182f6fab9dc2.jpg)
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Make the egg wash. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Remove the plastic wrap. Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the risen rolls with the egg wash.
![Butter Roll Recipe:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635972941/recipes/DSC02666_6182f74855e55.jpg)
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the rolls reads at least 190°F. Remove the rolls from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
![Butter Roll Recipe: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the rolls reads at least 190°F.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635973074/recipes/DSC02668_6182f7cdd51ae.jpg)
Serve rolls plain or with softened salted butter. Enjoy!
![Butter Roll Recipe: Serve rolls plain or with softened salted butter.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1635973132/recipes/DSC02675_6182f80a3228f.jpg)
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