Description
Texas Roadhouse Rolls are a warm, fluffy delight that can transform any meal into a comforting experience. These homemade rolls mimic the beloved restaurant version, featuring a soft texture and rich buttery flavor. Topped with a sweet cinnamon honey butter, they are perfect for family dinners, holiday feasts, or cozy evenings at home. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Prepare to impress your guests and elevate your dining experience with these irresistible rolls!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon warm water (105-115°F)
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1 cup warm whole milk (105-115°F)
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 3 ½ cups bread flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened) for cinnamon honey butter
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for cinnamon honey butter
- 2 tablespoons honey for cinnamon honey butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon for cinnamon honey butter
Instructions
- Activate yeast by mixing warm water with 1 tbsp sugar and sprinkling yeast on top; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- In another bowl, mix warmed milk, melted butter, remaining sugar, salt, and egg. Combine with activated yeast.
- Gradually add bread flour until well combined; knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
- Punch down dough, divide into equal pieces (12), shape into rolls, and place on lined baking sheet.
- Cover rolls and let rise again for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare cinnamon honey butter by mixing softened butter, confectioners' sugar, honey, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Serve warm rolls with generous amounts of cinnamon honey butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg