Description
These homemade Texas Roadhouse Rolls are soft, fluffy, and golden brown bread rolls perfect for any meal. Made from scratch with simple ingredients like warm milk, active dry yeast, flour, and butter, these rolls feature a tender crumb with a slightly sweet flavor and are brushed with melted butter for a rich finish. Served with a luscious cinnamon honey butter, they bring restaurant-quality comfort right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Roll 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 after baking)
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 the 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.
- Make Dough Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually add 3 cups of all-purpose 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: Slowly add the remaining ½ cup flour as needed to create a soft, slightly sticky, elastic dough. Knead the dough for 5–6 minutes with a stand mixer dough hook on medium speed, or knead 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. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise in a warm, draft-free spot for 1 to 1½ hours, until it doubles in size.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough to release air. Turn it onto a floured surface and roll out into a large rectangle about ½ inch thick. Cut into approximately 2×2 inch squares or rectangles and place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet with about an inch space between each.
- Second Rise: Cover the shaped rolls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise again for 35–40 minutes, until puffy and nearly doubled in size. This step ensures the rolls become soft and airy.
- Bake Rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden on top and cooked through.
- Butter Rolls: Immediately after baking, brush the warm rolls generously with 2 tablespoons of melted butter to add flavor and shine.
- Prepare Cinnamon Honey Butter: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, honey, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and fluffy. Serve alongside the warm rolls for spreading.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer and softer dough texture.
- Measure flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off to avoid dense rolls due to too much flour.
- Allow the dough to fully rise and double in size during both rises for maximum fluffiness.
- Brush rolls with melted butter immediately after baking for extra flavor and shine.
- Serve rolls warm, ideally fresh from the oven, to enjoy their soft texture and fresh taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse Rolls, homemade dinner rolls, soft bread rolls, cinnamon honey butter, fluffy bread
