Dinner Roll Glazes: Recipe Trio

Holidays are a time for gathering together with family and friends to share memories, laughs, and so much more! We believe food is an integral part of any celebration or gathering—a universal language, so to speak. Food brings people together, and great food incites good conversation, shared enthusiasm, and cherished eating experiences.

Every family has its own traditions and go-to holiday dishes, perhaps even family recipes passed down through generations. There are two things most families would agree on when it comes to holiday meals: 1) there always needs to be a basket of warm, fresh dinner rolls in the center of the table; and 2) the less time spent in the kitchen cooking (while still achieving a high-quality dining experience) and the more time interacting with loved ones, the better.

Well—we’d have to agree on both parts. That’s why Martin’s Dinner Potato Rolls are the perfect solution! Made with high protein wheat flour, nonfat milk, real cane sugar, and other high-quality ingredients, you can rest assured that you’re serving your family a high-quality, great tasting product that’s carefully crafted and complete with the secret ingredient: love! Plus—you can enjoy fresh-tasting dinner rolls without spending any extra time in the kitchen. Simply warm the rolls in the oven for a few minutes and the delicious, buttery smell of freshly baked bread will fill your kitchen!

A bowl of warm Martin’s Dinner Potato Rolls makes the perfect centerpiece—it’s like love, at the center of your gathering.

Holiday Dinner Roll Glazes – Savory, Fruity, and Sweet

While freshly warmed Martin’s rolls with a bit of butter taste perfectly delicious by themselves, you may also enjoy this fun twist! Add a simple glaze to the top of your warm rolls as a way to elevate them or integrate different seasonal flavors for every holiday.

Try out our trio of dinner roll glazes below, or create your own!

Rosemary Thyme Glaze

Ingredients

• 24 Martin’s Dinner Potato Rolls (2 Packs)
• 1 Stick Unsalted Butter (1/2 Cup)
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary, chopped
• Salt and Pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, heat the butter, herbs, and seasonings over medium heat until fragrant and butter is melted and slightly thickened.
2. Remove from heat and brush over Martin’s Dinner Potato Rolls, arranged on a prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake rolls for 3-4 minutes to allow glaze to set.
4. Serve warm.
   

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   Alternative Recipe – Compound Butter:

   Using softened butter instead of melted butter, mix in the herbs and seasonings. Transfer to plastic wrap or parchment paper and shape the butter into a log, sealing the ends by twisting. Chill in refrigerator until firm, at least an hour. (Butter will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks, and in the freezer for a few months). Compound butter can be used as a spread with a knife (as you would use regular butter), or melted over top of warmed dishes like meats or dinner rolls.

Cranberry Orange Glaze

Ingredients

• 24 Martin’s Dinner Potato Rolls (2 Packs)
• 1 Stick Unsalted Butter (1/2 Cup)
• ¼ Cup Fresh (or Dried) Cranberries, chopped
• ¼ Cup Orange Juice
• 2 Teaspoons Grated Orange Zest
• 1 Tablespoon Honey
• Pinch of Ground Allspice or Cloves
• Salt, to taste

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the butter, cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, honey, allspice, and salt over medium high heat. Stir, bringing the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium.
2. Simmer, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes. If the liquid cooks out before all the cranberries are tender and the skins have popped, add a little water at a time while continuing to cook.
3. Remove from heat and brush over Martin’s Dinner Potato Rolls, arranged on a prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake rolls for 3-4 minutes to allow glaze to set.
5. Serve warm.
   

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   Alternative Recipe – Compound Butter:

   After removing the mixture from heat, transfer to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator or let it come to room temperature. Transfer softened butter mixture to plastic wrap or parchment paper and shape into a log, sealing the ends by twisting. Chill again until firm, at least an hour. (Butter will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks, and in the freezer for a few months). Compound butter can be used as a spread with a knife (as you would use regular butter), or melted over top of warmed dishes like meats or dinner rolls.

Cinnamon Maple Glaze

Ingredients

• 24 Martin’s Dinner Potato Rolls (2 Packs)
• 1 Stick Unsalted Butter (1/2 Cup)
• 2 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
• ½ Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon Brown Sugar
• Crushed Pecans, for serving (optional)

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and brown sugar over medium heat until fragrant and butter is melted and slightly thickened.
2. Remove from heat and brush over Martin’s Dinner Potato Rolls, arranged on a prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake rolls for 3-4 minutes to allow glaze to set.
4. Serve warm.
5. Optionally, sprinkle crushed pecans over the warm, buttered dinner rolls prior to serving.
   

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   Alternative Recipe – Compound Butter:

   Using softened butter instead of melted butter, mix in the maple syrup, cinnamon, and sugar. Transfer to plastic wrap or parchment paper and shape the butter into a log, sealing the ends by twisting. Chill in refrigerator until firm, at least an hour. (Butter will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks, and in the freezer for a few months). Compound butter can be used as a spread with a knife (as you would use regular butter), or melted over top of warmed dishes like meats or dinner rolls.

Bonus Recipe: Compound Butters

As noted in the recipes above, you can also make compound butters by using softened instead of melted butter or by letting the mixture chill in fridge to come to room temperature. These compound butters, after softened, can be formed into a log (using plastic wrap or parchment paper) and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Serve either as a spread, as you would use regular butter, or by melting over top of your favorite dishes.

Try these other compound butter recipes:

• Basil Herb Butter
• Honey and Sage Butter
• Sugar and Spice Butter
• Shallot and Thyme Butter

Rosemary-Thyme Dinner Roll Glaze

Dinner Roll Glaze Trio