Description
Warm, pillowy Texas Roadhouse rolls deliver comfort straight from southern kitchens. Buttery homemade bread with honey-cinnamon spread creates an irresistible side that brings restaurant magic right to home tables.
Ingredients
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Rolls Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) whole milk
- 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
Yeast and Sweetener:
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
Honey Cinnamon Butter Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (85 g) honey
Sweetener and Spice:
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the yeast mixture by warming milk to a comfortable temperature. Dissolve yeast and honey in the warm milk, allowing the mixture to become frothy and active for approximately 5 minutes.
- Combine the activated yeast mixture with softened butter, egg, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Gradually incorporate flour into the liquid ingredients, creating a soft and slightly tacky dough.
- Develop the dough’s gluten and texture through kneading. Use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes or manually knead on a floured surface for 8 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the kneaded dough to a greased bowl, ensuring complete coverage. Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rise in a warm environment until it doubles in volume, which typically takes about 1 hour.
- Deflate the risen dough by gently pressing down. Roll the dough into a rectangular shape approximately 1/2 inch thick. Slice the dough into uniform squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Arrange the dough squares on a prepared baking sheet, leaving slight spacing between each roll. Cover and permit a second rise for 30-40 minutes until the rolls expand significantly.
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls until they achieve a light golden color, typically 12-15 minutes.
- Create the signature honey cinnamon butter by blending softened butter, honey, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Once baked, brush the rolls with melted butter for added richness. Serve immediately alongside the honey cinnamon butter for an authentic Texas Roadhouse experience.
Notes
- Activate yeast precisely at the right temperature to ensure proper proofing and prevent killing the delicate microorganisms.
- Keep dough environment consistently warm during rising stages to help gluten development and achieve soft, fluffy texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and egg to create smoother, more evenly mixed dough without temperature shock.
- Avoid over-kneading, which can make rolls tough; stop when dough becomes smooth and elastic with slight resistance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg