Description
Delicious and soft Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls paired with sweet cinnamon honey butter. These homemade rolls have a tender crumb and buttery finish, perfect for any meal or special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Rolls
- 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm water (about 100°F)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon for yeast proofing
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3½ – 4½ cups all-purpose flour
For the Cinnamon Honey Butter
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Activate yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Warm the milk: Heat the milk in a saucepan until warm but not hot. Stir in the softened butter and granulated sugar until melted and combined. Allow the mixture to cool slightly to prevent cooking the egg in the next step.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the warm milk mixture, egg, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir well to combine all wet ingredients.
- Add flour gradually: Begin mixing in 3 cups of the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, stirring continuously. Continue adding flour until the dough becomes soft and slightly sticky but manageable.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5–6 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Shape rolls: Punch down the risen dough to release air. Roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about ½-inch thickness. Cut into squares or rounds using a sharp knife or biscuit cutter.
- Second rise: Arrange the shaped rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover again, and let them rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 12–15 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top and are cooked through.
- Butter finish: Immediately after baking, brush the warm rolls with melted butter to give them a glossy, flavorful finish.
- Prepare cinnamon honey butter: In a small bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, honey, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Serve: Serve the freshly baked rolls warm alongside the cinnamon honey butter at room temperature for spreading.
Notes
- Use warm water around 100°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Ensure the milk is not too hot before mixing with egg to avoid scrambling.
- You can freeze the rolls after baking; thaw and warm before serving.
- Adjust flour quantity as needed; dough should be soft but not overly sticky.
- For extra softness, brush rolls with butter immediately out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse rolls, copycat rolls, soft homemade rolls, cinnamon honey butter, dinner rolls, bread recipe
