Texas Roadhouse-Style Rolls: Fluffy, Buttery Perfection
These copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls are insanely soft, slightly sweet, and brushed with melted butter—just like the restaurant favorite! Serve them warm with cinnamon honey butter for the ultimate comfort food experience. 🤠
✨ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Pillowy-soft texture – Like biting into a cloud!
✅ Sweet & buttery flavor – Perfect balance
✅ Easy to make – No fancy techniques needed
✅ Freezer-friendly – Bake now, enjoy later
📝 Ingredients & Why They Work
| Ingredient | Role | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|
| Active dry yeast | Makes dough rise | Instant yeast (use same amount) |
| Warm milk | Activates yeast + adds richness | Water (but milk is better) |
| Sugar | Feeds yeast + adds sweetness | Honey or maple syrup |
| Melted butter | Tenderizes dough | Vegetable oil (less flavor) |
| Egg | Enriches dough | 2 egg yolks (extra richness) |
For the Famous Honey Butter:
- ½ cup softened butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ tsp cinnamon
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast (5 mins)
- Mix 1 packet yeast + 1 ¼ cups warm milk (110°F/43°C).
- Let sit 5 mins until frothy.
2. Make the Dough (10 mins)
- Whisk in ⅓ cup sugar, ¼ cup melted butter, 1 egg, 1 tsp salt.
- Gradually add 3 ½ – 4 cups flour until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead & First Rise (1 hour)
- Knead 5-7 mins until smooth.
- Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour (or until doubled).
4. Shape & Second Rise (30 mins)
- Punch down dough, divide into 16 equal pieces, and shape into balls.
- Arrange on baking sheet, cover, and rise 30 mins.
5. Bake & Butter (15-20 mins)
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) until golden.
- Brush with 3 tbsp melted butter right out of the oven.
🔥 Pro Tips for Perfect Rolls
✔ Milk temp matters – Too hot kills yeast; too cold won’t activate it
✔ Don’t skip the second rise – Ensures fluffiness
✔ Use a scale – For evenly sized rolls
✔ Freeze extras – Reheat at 300°F for 10 mins
🍽 Serving Suggestions
🤠 Texas Roadhouse Style
- Serve with honey cinnamon butter (recipe below)
- Pair with steak or ribs for a full experience
🍯 Honey Butter Recipe
- Mix ½ cup soft butter + ¼ cup honey + ½ tsp cinnamon
🎉 Party Idea
- Make pull-apart rolls in a round pan for sharing
🔄 Storage & Reheating
- Room temp: 1 day (covered)
- Fridge: 3 days (reheat in oven)
- Freezer: 2 months (thaw + warm before serving)
💡 Why These Rolls Work
- Sugar + yeast = Extra rise + slight sweetness
- Butter + egg = Tender, rich crumb
- Double rise = Maximum fluffiness
🎉 Final Verdict: Better Than the Restaurant!
These Texas Roadhouse Rolls are worth every minute—soft, buttery, and impossible to resist. Perfect for dinner rolls, sliders, or just eating straight from the pan!
Your turn! What’s your favorite way to enjoy these? Share below! 👇
P.S. For garlic lovers, brush with garlic butter instead! 🧄