Texas Roadhouse Rolls

4.64 from 50 votes

These Texas Roadhouse Rolls are deliciously soft and mildly sweet homemade dinner rolls inspired by the restaurant favorite. Brush them with melted butter and serve them warm with cinnamon butter for the full copycat experience.

Prep Time45

Cook Time15

Additional Time1 45

Total Time2 45

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Servings: rolls

Author: Jamie Sherman

Equipment

small saucepan
small bowl
mixing bowl (large)
stand mixer with dough hook (optional)
measuring cups and spoons
rolling pin
knife or dough cutter
2 baking sheets
basting brush

Ingredients

1¼ cups milk
¼ cup honey
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
3 tablespoons butter melted
1 large egg at room temperature
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter melted

Instructions

Scald the milk in a small saucepan by heating it until it is near boiling. You should see steam and small bubbles around the sides of the pan. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool to lukewarm, about 80-90°F.
1¼ cups milk
In a small bowl, combine the milk, honey, and yeast. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
¼ cup honey, 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk mixture, 3 tablespoons melted butter, egg, 2 cups flour, and salt.
3 tablespoons butter, 1 large egg, 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt
Using a dough hook or mixing by hand, mix slowly until smooth and well combined.
Gradually mix in the remaining 2 cups flour until a dough forms.
Knead with the dough hook or by hand for 8-10 minutes, or until a soft dough forms.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Lightly grease two baking sheets.
Punch down the dough and divide it in half.
Roll one half into a rectangle approximately 9x12 inches. Cut it into twelve 3-inch squares and place them on one prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Cover the rolls and allow them to rise for 40-45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Bake for 13-17 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush the remaining tablespoon of melted butter over the tops.
1 tablespoon butter
Serve warm. If desired, serve with cinnamon butter.

Notes

🥡 Storage

Allow the rolls to cool before placing them in an airtight container. Keep them tightly covered so they stay as soft as possible.

♨️ Reheating

For frozen rolls, place them on a baking sheet and heat at 300°F for 15-20 minutes.
If you've thawed the rolls first, warm them at 300°F for 5-10 minutes.

❄️ Freezing

The unbaked dough can be frozen for about one month. Thaw it before continuing with the recipe and baking.
To freeze baked rolls, cool them completely and wrap them in aluminum foil. Place the wrapped rolls in a zip-top freezer bag or airtight freezer-safe container for up to one month.

💡 Tips for Best Results

Allow the scalded milk to cool to about 80-90°F before continuing.
Knead the dough for the full 8-10 minutes.
Give the dough enough time for both rises.
Roll each half of the dough to approximately 9x12 inches so you can cut twelve 3-inch squares.
Brush the rolls with melted butter immediately after baking.

🍳 Alternate Cooking Methods

No alternate cooking method is recommended for this recipe. The conventional oven gives the full batch of rolls room to rise and bake evenly.

♻️ Leftovers

Split leftover rolls and use them for small sandwiches or sliders. They can also be served alongside another meal after being gently reheated.

📝 Notes

The dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.
For the full copycat Texas Roadhouse experience, serve the warm rolls with Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter.

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