Honey-Sweetened Challah Rolls with Sesame Seeds

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Soft, slightly sweet yeast rolls brushed with honey and toasted sesame seeds. This Jewish-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 120 min Cook: 20 min Serves 8 Jewish cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon honey. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add melted butter, eggs, remaining honey, and salt, mixing until combined. Gradually add 2 cups flour, kneading until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Knead dough on floured surface for 8 minutes. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
  3. Step 3: Punch down dough, divide into 8 equal pieces, and roll each into a ball. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush rolls with honey mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool on wire rack before serving.

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