Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Make your own Texas roadhouse rolls right from the comforts of home. Soft, buttery, and slightly sweet, these rolls are just as good as the original!

Why this recipe works

It’s not often that a starter outshines the main course, but I think it’s safe to say that Texas Roadhouse rolls do exactly that. More often than not you end up filling up on those warm, buttery soft rolls slathered in cinnamon honey butter before the actual entree gets to the table. These bad boys are famous for a reason.

It’s about time you get your hands on a copycat Texas roadhouse rolls recipe so you can enjoy them whenever and wherever. They’re just like the original – soft, fluffy, square… and the best part is that they’re really easy to make with everyday ingredients.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

YEAST – You can use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast if that is what you have on hand. No proofing is required when using instant yeast. In either case, make sure your yeast hasn’t expired for the best results.

FLOUR – Properly measuring your flour is the key to success. To do so, measure your flour using the scoop and sweep method. Aerate the flour with a spoon, then scoop the flour into a measuring cup until it is slightly overflowing. Then, take the flat end of a butter knife and gently sweep it across the top to level it. Never scoop flour straight from the bag and do not tap the measuring cup to pack in the flour. 

How to Make Texas Roadhouse Rolls

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1. Add yeast, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and warm water to the bowl of a stand mixer. Allow the liquid to double in size, for about 5 minutes.
2. Place milk in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add the butter and honey to a small bowl, and microwave for 20 seconds. Carefully pour the butter mixture into the milk and stir.
3. Pour the milk into the yeast mixture. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, salt, and 2 cups flour. Using a dough hook, begin kneading the dough together on low.
4. Add the remaining flour, and egg to the mixture. Continue to knead the dough together until smooth and comes clean from the sides of the bowl. Approximately 5-7 minutes.
5. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let rise until it doubles in size.
6. Preheat oven to 350F, and grease a large baking sheet, set aside.
7. Once the dough has doubled in size, lightly flour a surface and roll the dough into a large rectangle, about ½ inch thick. Cut the rectangle into 12 pieces with a sharp knife.
8. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Brush the rolls with melted butter before serving. Enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Serving Suggestions

Serve your homemade Texas roadhouse rolls warm from the oven with a juicy steak, baked potato, roasted vegetables and/or a side salad. You can enjoy these rolls with just about any main course you’d like from pot roast to hearty soups and stews. They’re also perfect for holiday dinners and even as breakfast with a little jam and butter.

Serve them any way you’d like, but don’t forget the cinnamon honey butter!

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Texas Roadhouse Rolls

These copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls are just like the original – soft, fluffy, square… and the best part is that they're really easy to make with everyday ingredients.

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Course: Breads, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12 rolls

1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Calories: 205

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• ▢ 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• ▢ ¼ cup warm water
• ▢ 1 cup milk
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
• ▢ 3 Tablespoons honey
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 4 cups all purpose flour
• ▢ 1 large egg

Things You’ll Need

• ▢
  Stand mixer with dough hook
• ▢
  Rolling pin
• ▢
  Baking sheet
• ▢
  Basting brush

Before You Begin

• Serve with homemade cinnamon honey butter.
• You can use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast if that is what you have on hand. No proofing is required when using instant yeast. In either case, make sure your yeast hasn’t expired for the best results.
• If the dough is sticky when kneading, add a little bit of flour, 1 tablespoon at a time until tacky.
• Properly measuring your flour is the key to success. To do so, measure your flour using the scoop and sweep method. Aerate the flour with a spoon, then scoop the flour into a measuring cup until it is slightly overflowing. Then, take the flat end of a butter knife and gently sweep it across the top to level it. Never scoop flour straight from the bag and do not tap the measuring cup to pack in the flour. 
• Store the rolls in an air-tight container or large ziptop bag at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• To freeze the finished rolls – flash freeze them on a sheet pan and then pop the rolls into a gallon-size ziplock bag. Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw on the counter when ready to eat.
• You can prepare and bake the rolls a day in advance, allow them to cool, and then store them in an air-tight container or ziptop bag at room temperature. When doing so, I always like to pop them back in the oven for a couple of minutes to rewarm before serving.

Instructions

• Add yeast, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and warm water to the bowl of a stand mixer. Allow the liquid to double in size, for about 5 minutes.
• Place milk in the microwave for 30 seconds. Add the butter and honey to a small bowl, and microwave for 20 seconds. Carefully pour the butter mixture into the milk and stir.
• Pour the milk into the yeast mixture. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, salt, and 2 cups flour. Using a dough hook, begin kneading the dough together on low.
• Add the remaining flour, and egg to the mixture. Continue to knead the dough together until smooth and comes clean from the sides of the bowl. Approximately 5-7 minutes.
• Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let rise until it doubles in size.
• Preheat oven to 350F, and grease a large baking sheet, set aside.
• Once the dough has doubled in size, lightly flour a surface and roll the dough into a large rectangle, about ½ inch thick. Cut the rectangle into 12 pieces with a sharp knife.
• Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Brush the rolls with melted butter before serving. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 205cal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg

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