Soft Homemade Honey Butter Dinner Rolls Recipe

These pull-apart Honey Butter Dinner Rolls are light, tender and surprisingly simple to make—no yeast, eggs, or oil required. Flavored with honey and fresh herbs, these Parker House–style rolls bake up with a crisp, buttery exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, making them an ideal addition to any holiday table or weeknight supper.

This recipe uses a quick, no-yeast dough built around self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. The dough comes together in minutes and requires only a short hands-on time before baking. Adding a touch of honey to the dough and brushing a honey-butter glaze over the hot rolls brings out a warm, subtly sweet flavor, while fresh herbs folded into the dough make them savory and aromatic. The result is a crowd-pleasing roll that’s easy enough to make any day but elegant enough for holidays.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• A lighter, faster alternative to traditional yeast rolls—no rising time required.
• Made with simple pantry ingredients: self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, honey and fresh herbs.
• Versatile dough that can also be used for a rustic, quick pizza crust or individual rolls.
• Pull-apart presentation makes serving effortless and inviting for guests.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Self-rising flour – this combines all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt so the rolls rise without yeast. If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can make a substitute using all-purpose flour plus baking powder (see notes below).
• Plain Greek yogurt – full-fat yogurt gives the best texture and a bit of protein; sour cream can be used as an alternative.
• Honey – used both in the dough and in the glaze for a gentle sweetness.
• Butter – a small amount of melted unsalted butter is brushed on the finished rolls for classic flavor; finish with flaky salt if desired.
• Fresh herbs – a combination such as sage and thyme works beautifully; rosemary or chopped chives are good alternatives.
• Salt – to season the dough and finish the tops if you like a savory contrast.

How to Make Honey Butter Dinner Rolls

1. Preheat and combine. Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, honey, chopped fresh herbs and salt. Stir with a spatula (or use a stand mixer with a dough hook on low) until a soft dough forms. If the dough is sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it’s manageable but still soft.
2. Shape the rolls. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly until smooth. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Arrange the balls in an 11×7-inch baking dish so they just touch—this creates the pull-apart effect.
3. Bake and glaze. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the tops are a deep golden brown (many ovens are perfect around 32 minutes). While the rolls are still warm, whisk together melted butter, a little honey and chopped herbs; brush the mixture over the tops. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired and serve warm.

How to Make Gluten-Free Self-Rising Flour

To make a gluten-free self-rising flour substitute, mix 1 cup of a gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend with 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Ensure the blend contains xanthan gum (an important binder) or add 1 teaspoon xanthan gum if it’s not included. Store the mixture in an airtight container and use as you would self-rising flour.

Tips, Tricks and Substitutions

• No self-rising flour? Use all-purpose flour plus 2 teaspoons baking powder and an extra 1/4 teaspoon salt per cup.
• For crisper, shinier tops, brush the rolls with an egg wash (one lightly whisked egg) before baking.
• Make the rolls savory by stirring in shredded cheese, minced garlic or additional herbs.
• For breakfast sliders, split the baked rolls and fill with eggs, cheese and breakfast sausage.
• If the dough becomes too sticky, resist adding too much flour; small amounts will keep the rolls tender.

Prepping and Storage

To Prep: The dough can be made ahead and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week. It also stores well in the freezer for later use as a quick pizza dough or extra rolls.

To Store: Keep leftover baked rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for 4–5 days. Warm briefly in the microwave or oven to refresh their softness.

To Freeze: Freeze baked rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat wrapped in foil at 350°F for about 10 minutes.

Recipe Notes and Nutrition

This recipe yields 12 pull-apart rolls. Approximate nutrition per roll (estimate): 93 kcal, 16.6 g carbohydrates, 4.6 g protein, 1 g fat, 0.6 g saturated fat, 270 mg sodium and 3.2 g sugar. Use these values only as a rough guide.

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If you try these Honey Butter Dinner Rolls, enjoy them warm straight from the oven and feel free to adapt the herbs and additions to suit your taste. They make a simple, impressive side that pairs well with soups, roasts and festive spreads.