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Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe

This easy copycat recipe makes the most melt-in-your-mouth buttery Texas Roadhouse yeast rolls from scratch, along with a rich and creamy homemade cinnamon butter for the authentic steakhouse experience!

Prep Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 52 mins
Servings: 24 rolls
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Yeast Rolls -
  • 1 1/3 cup whole milk scalded (or 2%)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet dry active yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened and divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

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  1. Start by scalding the milk. Place the milk in a small sauce pot and bring to a boil. The moment it starts to boil turn off the heat so it doesn't boil over. Then allow the milk to cool until close to room temperature, between 100-110°F. (If it’s too hot it will kill the yeast and the bread won’t rise.)
  2. Once the milk has come down to the proper temperature, pour it into the bowl of a large stand mixer with a dough hook attachment. Add in the sugar, yeast, and 1/2 cup of flour. Mix and allow the milk mixture to bloom (foam) for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of butter for the dough, and measure out the remaining 3 ¼ cups of flour. When measuring the flour, make sure to stir and fluff the flour in the bag then scoop and level each measuring cup.
  4. Add the melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Turn the mixer on low and add the flour a little at a time until it is all incorporated. Continue to run the mixer on low to knead the dough for at least 10 minutes. The dough should be sticky but should pull away from the sides of the bowl and be one complete ball.
  5. Cover the bowl with a clean wet tea towel and place the mixing bowl and a warm spot in the kitchen. Allow the dough to rise for at least one hour, until it doubles in size. Sprinkle extra flour on a clean work surface. Dump the dough out onto the work surface and roll it into a generous 12 x 8-inch rectangle. Use a sharp kitchen knife to cut the rectangle into 24 2x2-inch squares.
  6. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Move 12 squares to each baking sheet and spread them out. Spray large pieces of plastic wrap with nonstick cooking spray. Then lay the plastic wrap loosely over the top of the rolls so there's room for the rolls to rise. Allow the rolls to rise for one hour until they double in size. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  7. Remove the plastic and bake the rolls for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly golden-brown. While they're baking, melt the final 2 tablespoons of butter. The moment the bread comes out of the oven, brush the tops with butter and serve!

Notes

  • Don't forget the Texas Roadhouse Butter for the Rolls! 
  • Homemade Texas Roadhouse rolls will keep well at room temperature for up to 3 days. Store the homemade yeast rolls in an airtight container to keep out any moisture.
  • Transfer the honey butter to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to a week. Although I doubt it will last that long!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1roll Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 203mg (8%) Potassium 48mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 238IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.01mg (0%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Serving 1roll
Calories 160kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 203mg 8%
Potassium 48mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 238IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.01mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.