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Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Soft and fluffy homemade rolls served with a creamy cinnamon honey butter, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Rolls
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon water, warmed (about 105-115°F) Warm water activates the yeast.
  • 6 tablespoons 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided Use 1 tablespoon for yeast activation.
  • 1 packet 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast Ensure yeast is fresh.
  • 1 cup 1 cup whole milk, warmed (about 105-115°F) Warmed milk to be combined with butter.
  • 7 tablespoons 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided Use 5 tablespoons for the milk mixture.
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3.5 cups 3 ½ cups bread flour Spoon and level for accurate measurement.
For the Cinnamon Honey Butter
  • ¼ cup ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

Making the Rolls
  1. Start by mixing 1 tablespoon of warm water with 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Stir in 1 packet of active dry yeast and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. In another bowl, combine 1 cup of warmed milk with 5 tablespoons of melted butter, ensuring the mixture is not too hot.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining sugar, kosher salt, and bread flour. Mix well.
  4. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the dry ingredients along with the milk and butter mixture and the egg. Mix until it forms a soft dough.
  5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough, divide it into 12 equal pieces, and shape each piece into a ball. Place them in a greased baking dish or muffin tin.
  8. Cover the rolls and let them rise for another 30-40 minutes until they have doubled in size again.
  9. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the rolls rise.
  10. Bake the rolls for about 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown.
  11. Brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter right after baking.
Cinnamon Honey Butter
  1. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup of softened unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons of honey, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Notes

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.