Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Description
The Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls replicate the signature soft rolls found at the popular restaurant, focusing on a yeast dough enriched by honey, butter, and egg. The preparation involves activating yeast in warm milk mixed with honey, then combining this with melted butter, egg, flour, and salt to form a dough that is kneaded until smooth. The dough undergoes a rise before being rolled out, folded, cut, and shaped into individual rolls. Baking produces golden, fluffy rolls with a tender crumb and a lightly sweet flavor from the honey.
The inclusion of honey and butter contributes to the rolls' moist texture and gentle sweetness, while the egg adds richness and helps with the structure. These rolls are best served warm and fresh but can be frozen or stored in an airtight container for later use. The recipe provides tips for measuring flour correctly and alternative yeast handling methods to ensure a successful rise, even in cooler conditions.
When baking, watch for a light golden color on the tops and a soft feel to detect doneness. These rolls make a versatile accompaniment to many dishes, especially hearty dinner mains.
For best results, use fresh yeast, measure flour properly by spooning into the cup, and keep the dough in a warm environment for rising. Variations in flour type are noted, with bread or all-purpose flour suitable for the dough.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast or 1 packet
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 tablespoons butter divided, melted
- 1 egg at room temperature, large
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour, 480 grams
Instructions
- If using a bread machine, see next section below.
- Bring the milk to a near boil. Remove it from heat when you see it begin to steam and small bubbles form on the side of the pan. Let it reduce to lukewarm, between 80-90 degrees.
- Mix the milk, yeast, and honey in a small bowl until well combined. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of the butter, the milk mixture, the room temperature egg, salt, and half of the flour. Mix slowly until smooth. (Use a mixer with a dough hook if you have one, or by hand.) Gradually add the remaining flour and mix until a dough has formed.
- Mix/knead for 8 minutes. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for a few more minutes.
- Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and place the dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for an hour in a warm place.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a flat, floured surface until it’s about ½ inch thick. Fold it in half and gently seal.
- Cut into 24 squares of even size and place on 2 light, lightly-greased baking sheets. Cover and let them rise for 30-40 minutes, until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350° F and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the top is a light golden brown.
- Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and brush the top of the rolls.
- Serve with Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter.
If using a Bread Machine:
- Bring the milk to a near boil. Remove it from heat when you see it begin to steam and small bubbles form on the side of the pan. Let it reduce to lukewarm, between 80-90 degrees.
- Add the milk, honey, butter, egg, and salt to the bread machine. Add the flour and create a small hole in the middle of the flour, don't let liquid inside the hole. Place the yeast in the hole.
- Set the bread machine to the dough cycle, let it do the work from there.
- Once complete, Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl (plastic wrap or a damp cloth works) and let it rise for an hour in a warm place.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a flat, floured surface until it’s about ½ inch thick. Fold it in half and gently seal.
- Cut into 24 squares of even size and place on a 2 lightly greased and lightly colored baking sheets. Cover them and let them rise for 30-40 minutes,, until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the top is a light golden brown.
- Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and brush the top of the rolls. Serve with Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast that is not expired for reliable dough rising.
- Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off to avoid dense rolls.
- For cool environments, use one of several methods to provide warmth for dough rising, such as placing the bowl in a warm oven or using warm water with extra yeast.
- Roll dough to about ½ inch thickness before cutting and shaping rolls.
- Both bread flour and all-purpose flour can be used effectively in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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