Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Sweet, fluffy copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls are always a hit! Slather them with our homemade cinnamon butter and you will feel like you are eating in the restaurant. They melt in your mouth and are so light and tender.

Who else is like me and goes to Texas Roadhouse, eats all the rolls, and ends up taking their dinner home in a takeout box? Happens every time! I can’t resist those buttery, soft rolls especially when paired with cinnamon honey butter.

I love them so much I came up with a copycat recipe to make at home. Now you don’t have to go out to get your fix – you can make these melt-in-your-mouth dinner rolls at home. They are so good and great for holidays, special dinners, or whenever you get a craving!

Why You’ll Love this Recipe!

• What makes these rolls so soft and delicious is the enriched dough. It’s made with yeast, and butter and egg are added for flavor and texture. They taste just like the original!
• They’re not hard to make – they just take time. Like all yeast dinner rolls, you need to allow time for the dough to rise twice. The actual hands-on time is short.
• I’m showing you how to make them, plus sharing all my tips so you can make the best copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls recipe.

Once you try them, you won’t have to wait for a table at the restaurant the next time you get a craving. Plus, you will wow your family when you pull them out of the oven! Everyone will think these are the best rolls ever.

What are Texas Roadhouse rolls made of?

• Yeast – We use Active dry yeast
• Milk – Heated to a temperature of 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Sugar – Adds a bit of sweetness to the rolls to make them have that authentic taste.
• Egg – Acts as a binding agent in the recipe.
• Kosher salt
• Flour – Regular old all-purpose flour works great in this recipe.
• Butter – Use unsalted so you can control the salt in the recipe. Melt it before you add it to the dough.

How to Make Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Follow our step by step directions with tips and tricks to get the perfect fluffy rolls every time.

How to Activate the Yeast

The first thing you need to do is activate the yeast. This process “wakes” it up, so it will work to leaven your rolls once it’s mixed into the dough.

Combine the milk and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and then leave it for five minutes or until it’s foamy.

How to Make the Dough

Pour the yeast mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Add the softened butter, egg, salt, and two cups of flour. Mix until the batter is smooth.

With the mixer running, slowly add the rest of the flour until the dough forms a soft ball. Increase the mixer speed to high so that the dough hook can knead the dough.

After about two to three minutes, the dough should be tacky but not sticky. If it’s sticky, add a small amount of flour in batches until the dough is no longer sticky.

First Rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl and turn to coat it. Cover the bowl with a dish towel and leave it in a warm place to rise until it’s doubled its size. This usually takes about 45 to 60 minutes.

How to Roll and Cut the Dough

When the dough is doubled in size, gently punch it down to deflate it and then let it rest while you prepare the baking sheets.

Turn the dough out onto a work surface and roll it out to a 12×8” rectangle that is ½” thick.

Second Rise

Cut the dough into approximately 24 to 30 squares. Cutting them with a pizza cutter works great. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, cover them with a dishtowel, and leave them to rise for 45 to 60 minutes or until doubled in size.

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How to Bake the Rolls

Once the rolls have doubled in size, remove the towel and bake them for 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or until they are golden brown.

While they’re warm, brush the tops with melted butter! Serve them with homemade cinnamon butter and watch them disappear.

Can I use Instant Yeast?

You sure can! This type of yeast requires no proofing so you can simply add the yeast to the res of the ingredients and mix. You will still need all your ingredients in the recipe.

Why didn’t my dough rise?

One reason might be the yeast. Expired yeast won’t activate or if your milk was too hot or cold the yeast might not work properly. Make sure that your yeast froths in step 2. If it does not, discard and try again.

The other thing to consider is the temperature of the room. If it’s cold the dough will take longer to rise, so it may need more time.

How to Store Leftover Rolls

Room Temperature: You can store these rolls right on the counter wrapped in foil or plastic wrap for up to 5 days.

Freezer: You can freeze these rolls after baking by placing them on a baking sheet placing in the freezer for 1-2 hours until frozen and then transferring to a freezer bag or airtight container. They will last for up to 6 months and can be thawed right on the counter when ready to eat.

When your family tries these warm buttery rolls, they will think you picked them up at the restaurant! They are the best copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls and always a hit when I make them.

Make sure to pair your warm rolls with our homemade honey cinnamon butter. Enjoy your homemade rolls!

More Copycat Recipes

• Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana tastes just like Olive Garden’s. It’s a creamy soup loaded with sausage, potatoes, and kale made easy in the slow cooker.
• Love Red Lobster biscuits? Make a batch of Cheddar Bay Biscuits at home to satisfy your craving!
• Super soft Lofthouse Cookies with frosting are one of my favorite copycat recipes. They taste just like the original but better because you know exactly what’s in them!
• Make a Blooming Onion just like the kind you get at Outback Steakhouse! It’s easier than you think and just as delicious.
• For another bread recipe, you have to try my copycat Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread. It goes great with pasta and soup!