Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Warm, fluffy rolls perfect for any meal, paired with a delightful cinnamon honey butter.
Ingredients
For the Rolls
- 1 tablespoon water (warmed, about 105-115°F)
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warmed, about 105-115°F)
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, divided) reserve 3 tablespoons for later
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 3 ½ cups bread flour
For the Cinnamon Honey Butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine warmed water and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine the warmed milk, melted butter (reserve 3 tablespoons for later), salt, egg, remaining sugar, and the activated yeast mixture. Stir well.
- Gradually add the bread flour to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover the rolls again and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush the tops with reserved melted butter and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, confectioners' sugar, honey, and cinnamon until well combined for the cinnamon honey butter.
- Once baked, enjoy the rolls warm with cinnamon honey butter spread on top.
Notes
For best texture, ensure warm ingredients and allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free area. Consider adding herbs or garlic powder for a savory twist, or chocolate chips for a sweeter version.