Name: Buttermilk Fantails
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 5 hr (includes rising)
Yield: Makes 1 dozen rolls
Ingredients: 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast (from a 1/4-oz package); 1/4 cup warm water (105-115°F); 1 tablespoon mild honey or sugar; 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading and dusting; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk

Buttermilk FantailsRomulo Yanes

Elegant and deliciously buttery, these golden fantails are an obvious choice for entertaining. Their shape resembles a blooming flower, with each petal forming a perfect pull-apart bite. But dont worry—they are surprisingly straightforward to put together in a muffin pan.

Cooks' note:

Rolls are best the day they're made but can be frozen (cool completely, then wrap well) 1 month. Thaw, then reheat on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes.

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