Description
These Texas Roadhouse Rolls are soft, fluffy, and buttery dinner rolls inspired by the popular restaurant. They feature a tender crumb and a touch of sweetness, topped with a luscious cinnamon honey butter that adds a deliciously sweet and spiced finish. Perfect for pairing with any meal or enjoying on their own warm from the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (about 105°F / 40°C)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Cinnamon Honey Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir lightly and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy and bubbly, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix Dough Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually add 3 cups of flour, one cup at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon or dough hook until the dough begins to come together.
- Add Remaining Flour and Knead: Incorporate the remaining ½ cup flour gradually as needed until the dough is soft, slightly sticky, and elastic. Knead the dough—using a stand mixer with dough hook on medium speed for 5–6 minutes or by hand on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes—until smooth and stretchy.
- First Rise: Lightly oil a large bowl and place the dough inside, covering it with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 to 1½ hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Shape Rolls: After the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release air. Turn it onto a floured surface and roll out into a large rectangle about ½ inch thick. Cut the dough into even 2×2 inch squares or rectangles using a knife or dough cutter.
- Second Rise: Place the cut rolls on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space between each roll. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise again for 35–40 minutes, or until puffy and nearly doubled in size.
- Bake Rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 12–15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden on top.
- Butter Rolls: Immediately after removing from the oven, brush the rolls generously with melted butter to keep them soft and add flavor.
- Prepare Cinnamon Honey Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, honey, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and fluffy to serve alongside the warm rolls.
Notes
- Use whole milk for added richness and softness in the dough.
- Measure flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling off to avoid dense rolls.
- Allow the dough to fully double during both rises to achieve a fluffy texture.
- Brush rolls twice with butter: immediately after baking and optionally before serving for extra shine and flavor.
- Serve rolls warm for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse Rolls, dinner rolls, soft rolls, homemade bread, cinnamon honey butter, fluffy rolls, easy bread recipe, buttery rolls, yeast rolls
