Texas Roadhouse’s Rolls
Homemade Texas Roadhouse’s Rolls recipe delivers soft, buttery, and slightly sweet rolls with a signature buttery glaze. These classic rolls feature a pillowy texture and rich flavor, perfect for any meal or occasion. Easy to make with simple pantry staples and adaptable to gluten-free or vegan diets.
- Author: Emilly
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free flour blend substitution)
Dough Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- Prepare the yeast mixture: Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Sprinkle the active dry yeast and a pinch of sugar over the milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy and bubbly, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix the dough ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the foamy yeast mixture, melted butter, honey (if using), and egg. Mix until a smooth, soft, and slightly sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until elastic and soft. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for this step.
- Let the dough rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and set in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape and second rise: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place close together in a buttered baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 45 minutes.
- Bake to golden perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly brush the rolls with melted butter. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- Final buttery glaze: Remove rolls from the oven and immediately brush generously with melted butter to lock in moisture and create the signature buttery sheen.
Notes
- Warm milk carefully; too hot will kill the yeast.
- Use fresh, active yeast for best rise and fluffiness.
- Keep dough slightly sticky for soft rolls; do not add too much flour.
- Double rising is key to achieve a fluffy texture.
- Brush butter generously after baking for authentic flavor and moistness.
- Customize rolls by adding herbs, cheese, or making them vegan/gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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