Q1: My rolls didn't rise properly. What happened?

The most common culprits for rolls that don't rise are that they were not given enough time, or the room they were in was too cold. Yeast is a living organism that is most active in a warm environment. If your kitchen is chilly, you can create a warm "proofing box" by simply placing your covered muffin tins in your oven (with the oven turned OFF) with the oven light on.

Q2: Can I make these without a muffin tin?

Yes, absolutely! For a beautiful, pull-apart style roll, you can simply arrange your frozen dough balls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each one. As they rise, they will grow together.

Q3: Can I use different herbs in the butter?

Of course! This recipe is wonderfully versatile. Some other fantastic, festive additions would be about 1 to 2 teaspoons of finely chopped fresh sage, parsley, or chives.

Q4: Can I use all fresh herbs or all dried herbs?

Yes! The general rule of thumb for substituting fresh and dried herbs is a 3-to-1 ratio. So, for this recipe, you could use about 1 1/2 teaspoons of fresh thyme (instead of dried), or about 1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary (instead of fresh).

Q5: Can I make these into garlic bread rolls?

That sounds delicious! Simply add about 2 to 3 cloves of finely minced or grated fresh garlic to your melted butter along with the other herbs for an incredible, garlicky twist.

Herby Butter Dinner Rolls (An Easy Holiday Shortcut!)

An easy and elegant recipe for Herby Butter Dinner Rolls, perfect as a side dish for a holiday meal. This simple recipe elevates store-bought frozen dinner rolls by proofing them in a muffin tin and brushing them with a rich, homemade compound butter. The aromatic butter is infused with fresh rosemary, dried thyme, and bright lemon zest. The rolls are baked until deep golden brown and served warm with another dab of the flavorful herby butter.

Author: Grace

Ingredients

4 sticks (1 pound) salted butter
24 frozen unbaked dinner rolls
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

Melt 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) of the butter and use it to brush the inside of two 12-cup muffin tins.
Place the frozen dinner rolls into the cups of the muffin tins. Cover the tins and allow the rolls to rise for several hours at room temperature, or in the refrigerator overnight.
While the rolls are rising, melt the remaining 3 1/2 sticks of butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Mix in the rosemary, thyme, and lemon zest, and heat until the butter is warmed through and fragrant.
Preheat the oven according to the package directions for the rolls (usually around 400°F).
Lightly brush the risen rolls with some of the herby butter mixture.
Bake the rolls for 6 to 8 minutes, or according to the package directions, until they are a deep golden brown on top.
Dab the hot rolls with more of the herby butter mixture and serve warm.

Notes

This is a very simple ‘shortcut’ recipe that uses frozen dinner rolls to create a delicious, homemade-tasting side dish.
Proofing the rolls in a muffin tin is a key technique that helps them to rise upwards and maintain a beautiful, uniform shape.
The herby butter is used both before and after baking, which ensures the rolls are packed with flavor.
This is a great make-ahead side dish for a holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, as the rolls can be left to rise overnight in the refrigerator.

Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/herby-butter-dinner-rolls/