Fluffy Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Fluffy Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Ingredients
For the Rolls
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water, 105-115°F
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup warm milk, 105-115°F
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Honey Cinnamon Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the mixture is foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the warm milk, remaining granulated sugar, melted butter, and egg to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium-low speed for 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Lightly grease a clean large bowl with a small amount of butter or cooking spray. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 75 min
- 6
Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release the air. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Arrange the shaped rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them. Cover the baking sheet loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for a second time in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes, or until visibly puffy.
⏱️ 35 min
- 8
Preheat your oven to 375°F while the rolls are completing their second rise.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through. If desired, brush the warm rolls with a little melted butter immediately after removing them from the oven for extra shine and flavor.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 10
While the rolls are baking, prepare the honey cinnamon butter. In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, honey, and ground cinnamon. Mix with a fork or small whisk until light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 11
Serve the warm Texas Roadhouse Rolls immediately with the homemade honey cinnamon butter.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fluffy Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Ingredients
For the Rolls
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water, 105-115°F
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup warm milk, 105-115°F
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Honey Cinnamon Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the mixture is foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the warm milk, remaining granulated sugar, melted butter, and egg to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium-low speed for 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Lightly grease a clean large bowl with a small amount of butter or cooking spray. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 75 min - 6
Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release the air. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Arrange the shaped rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them. Cover the baking sheet loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for a second time in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes, or until visibly puffy.
⏱️ 35 min - 8
Preheat your oven to 375°F while the rolls are completing their second rise.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through. If desired, brush the warm rolls with a little melted butter immediately after removing them from the oven for extra shine and flavor.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 10
While the rolls are baking, prepare the honey cinnamon butter. In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, honey, and ground cinnamon. Mix with a fork or small whisk until light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min - 11
Serve the warm Texas Roadhouse Rolls immediately with the homemade honey cinnamon butter.