Description
These Texas Roadhouse Rolls are soft, fluffy, and lightly sweetened yeast rolls that mimic the beloved bread served at the restaurant chain. Made with warm milk, honey, eggs, and a tender crumb, these rolls rise twice for a perfect airy texture. A simple brush of melted butter fresh from the oven completes the experience, making them ideal for dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) milk, warm (not hot)
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted (divided)
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- ¼ cup (6 oz, 85g) honey
- 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
- 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour (plus an additional 1.5 cups as needed)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients and Yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, beaten egg, honey, and instant dry yeast. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds to combine, ensuring the egg is broken up before mixing.
- Add Flour and Salt, Knead Dough: Add 4 cups of all-purpose flour and salt to the mixture. Knead on medium speed for 3-4 minutes, adding additional flour as needed until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl cleanly.
- First Rise: Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or non-stick spray. Place the dough ball inside and grease the surface of the dough as well. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until the dough doubles in size.
- Punch Down and Shape: Punch the risen dough down to release air. Knead briefly for about 10 seconds, then transfer to a lightly floured surface and roll out into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
- Cut Rolls: Using a pastry scraper or knife, cut the dough into 2-inch square pieces.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Transfer the dough squares to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, spacing them about ½ inch apart.
- Second Rise: Cover the dough squares with a towel and allow them to rise for an additional 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Bake Rolls: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush with Butter and Serve: Immediately upon removing the rolls from the oven, brush the tops generously with the remaining melted butter. Serve warm, ideally with cinnamon honey butter for an authentic touch.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- Adding 1.5 cups extra flour is optional depending on dough consistency; the dough should be soft but not sticky.
- For best results, allow the dough to rise in a warm draft-free spot.
- If you don't have a stand mixer, you can knead by hand for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Serve rolls warm for optimal flavor and texture retention.
- Cinnamon honey butter pairs beautifully with these rolls and enhances sweetness and aroma.
