Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe

Soft, fluffy, buttery, and slightly sweet, these homemade Texas Roadhouse-style rolls are perfect for family dinners, holidays, or whenever you’re craving warm bakery-fresh bread. Serve them with cinnamon honey butter for the full restaurant experience!

Ingredients

For the Rolls

• 1¼ cups warm milk (110°F/43°C)
• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 to 4½ cups all-purpose flour

For Brushing

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Cinnamon Honey Butter

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

1. Pour the warm milk into a large mixing bowl.
2. Stir in the sugar and yeast.
3. Let stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2: Make the Dough

1. Add the egg, melted butter, and salt.
2. Gradually mix in the flour, one cup at a time.
3. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 3: First Rise

1. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl.
2. Cover with a clean towel.
3. Let rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 4: Shape the Rolls

1. Punch down the dough.
2. Roll it out to about ½-inch thickness.
3. Cut into rectangles or squares.
4. Place on a greased baking sheet, leaving space between each roll.

Step 5: Second Rise

1. Cover the rolls loosely.
2. Let rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.

Step 6: Bake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until lightly golden on top.
3. Immediately brush with melted butter.

Cinnamon Honey Butter

1. In a small bowl, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, honey, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
2. Serve alongside the warm rolls.

Tips for Perfect Rolls

• Use warm—not hot—milk to avoid killing the yeast.
• Measure flour carefully; too much flour can make the rolls dense.
• Let the dough rise in a draft-free, warm location.
• Brush with butter while hot for the signature soft crust.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Rise Time: 2 hours
• Bake Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
• Servings: 24 rolls
• Calories: Approximately 180 per roll (without butter)