These Texas Roadhouse Rolls are soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, just like the ones you enjoy at the restaurant. Perfect for any meal, they come together with a bit of patience and are sure to become a family favorite.
📋 Ingredients:
- 🍞 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 💧 1/2 cup warm water (100-105°F)
- 🍬 1 teaspoon sugar (to activate the yeast)
- 🥛 2 cups milk (scalded and cooled to lukewarm)
- 🧈 3 tablespoons melted butter (slightly cooled)
- 🍬 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🧂 2 teaspoons salt
- 🌾 7-8 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 🧈 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing over the finished rolls)
For the Honey Cinnamon Butter:
- 🧈 1 stick unsalted butter (softened)
- 🍯 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 🍯 1/4 cup honey
- 🌿 1 teaspoon cinnamon
📝 Directions:
Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, dissolve the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the scalded and cooled milk, melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and salt. Mix lightly.
- Add the yeast mixture to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the flour, 2 cups at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but not too much.
Knead and Proof:
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning it once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Shape and Second Rise:
- Punch down the dough and turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Divide and shape into 24 equal-sized balls.
- Place the balls in greased 8×8-inch baking pans (12 rolls per pan). Cover with kitchen towels and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, brush the tops with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
Make the Honey Cinnamon Butter:
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, honey, and cinnamon. Whisk until fully incorporated.
Serve:
- Serve the warm rolls with a generous dollop of honey cinnamon butter.
⏱ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 20 minutes
⏱ Additional Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
🍽 Servings: 24 rolls
🔥 Calories: 131 kcal per roll
💡 Notes:
- Ensure your milk is scalded and then cooled to lukewarm before adding it to the yeast mixture to avoid killing the yeast.
- For best results, use fresh active dry yeast and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area.
- These rolls can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat them in the oven for a freshly-baked taste.
Enjoy your fluffy and delicious Texas Roadhouse Rolls! 🍞✨🍽️