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Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Texas Roadhouse rolls are soft, yeast-raised dinner rolls baked until golden brown and brushed with melted butter. Serve them warm with fluffy cinnamon-honey butter for a sweet, buttery finish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
rising and resting 2 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the rolls
  • 0.25 cup warm water 105–110°F
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast 1 (1/4-ounce) packet
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1 cup whole milk warmed to 105–110°F
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 egg large, room temperature
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled, plus more for dusting
  • 1 nonstick cooking spray for the pans
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted, for brushing
For the cinnamon-honey butter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • 2 9x13-inch baking pans

Method
 

Make the dough
  1. Stir the warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the sugar together in a large bowl.
  2. Let stand for 5–10 minutes, until foamy.
  3. Whisk the milk warmed to 105–110°F, remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt together.
  4. Stir in the yeast mixture.
  5. Gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms.
  6. Knead on a lightly floured counter for 8–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  7. Return the dough to the bowl and cover it.
  8. Let rise in a warm place for 1–1 1/2 hours, until doubled in size.
Shape and bake the rolls
  1. Spray two 9x13-inch baking pans with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Roll the dough on a lightly floured counter into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle.
  3. Cut the dough into 24 pieces.
  4. Arrange 12 pieces in each pan and cover them.
  5. Let rise for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
  6. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  7. Bake the rolls for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown.
  8. Brush the hot rolls with the melted butter.
  9. Let the rolls rest for 5 minutes.
Make the cinnamon-honey butter
  1. Beat the softened butter, honey, powdered sugar, and cinnamon together until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Serve with the warm rolls.

Notes

For soft rolls, add only enough extra flour to keep the dough manageable. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; freeze yes, well wrapped, for up to 2 months. For a dairy-free variation, use unsweetened oat milk and plant-based butter; the texture may differ.