Description
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls deliver southern comfort straight to kitchen tables with irresistible homemade charm. Warm, buttery bread pillows promise nostalgic flavors that invite you to savor each tender, sweet bite of bakery perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 tsp honey
Serving Accompaniment:
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water (around 110°F), allowing it to become frothy and alive for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Warm the milk and butter together until the butter melts completely, then cool the mixture to lukewarm temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk-butter mixture with sugar and egg, whisking until thoroughly integrated.
- Gradually incorporate flour and salt into the liquid mixture, kneading the dough until it becomes smooth, elastic, and pulls away from the bowl’s sides.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm environment for about 1 hour or until it doubles in volume.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to approximately 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into rectangular shapes using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, arranging the rolls on a prepared baking sheet.
- Allow the shaped rolls to undergo a second rise for 30-40 minutes, becoming puffy and light.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes until they achieve a golden-brown exterior.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, brush the rolls with a blend of melted butter and honey for a glossy, sweet finish.
- Serve warm alongside softened honey-butter for an authentic Texas Roadhouse experience.
Notes
- Activate yeast precisely at 110°F water temperature to ensure proper fermentation and rise, avoiding water that’s too hot or cold which can kill or slow down yeast activity.
- Add whole wheat flour for a nutritious twist, replacing up to 50% of all-purpose flour to boost fiber and create a heartier roll texture.
- Brush rolls with garlic-infused butter instead of honey-butter for a savory variation that complements different meal types, especially for those preferring less sweetness.
- Use dairy-free milk and vegan butter alternatives to make these rolls suitable for plant-based diets without compromising the soft, fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg