Here’s a recipe for those famous Texas Roadhouse Rolls, perfect for replicating the soft, buttery goodness at home:
Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 package (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for brushing)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Warm the milk: In a small saucepan, heat the milk until it’s warm (about 110°F or warm to the touch but not boiling). Remove from heat and sprinkle in the yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
- Add flour: Gradually mix in the flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but still manageable.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll the dough out to about ½ inch thickness. Cut the dough into squares (about 2×2 inches).
- Second rise: Place the rolls on a greased baking sheet and cover again. Let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls: Bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes or until they’re golden brown on top.
- Brush with butter: As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, brush them generously with melted butter.
These fluffy rolls are best served warm, especially with some homemade cinnamon butter!