Description
Enjoy these soft and buttery Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls, perfect for serving alongside your favorite meals. These homemade dinner rolls feature a fluffy texture and a golden crust, brushed with melted butter for an irresistible finish. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, you can recreate the beloved restaurant classic right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Yeast Mixture
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm milk (105-110°F)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
Dough
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
For Brushing
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted for brushing)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, warm the milk to 105-110°F and stir in the sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the surface and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture with room temperature butter, egg, and kosher salt. Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and mix until the dough becomes smooth and slightly sticky.
- Form the dough ball: Gradually add the remaining flour, about 1 ½ to 2 cups, until the dough forms a soft ball that is no longer sticky. Beat the dough on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes to develop the structure.
- Let it rise: Lightly grease a large bowl and place the dough inside. Cover it with a clean towel and leave it in a warm spot for 45-60 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down the risen dough to release the air. Roll it out on a floured surface into a 12 by 8 inch rectangle. Cut the dough into 24-30 equal pieces, depending on preferred roll size.
- Second rise: Arrange the cut rolls on greased baking sheets, cover them with a towel, and allow them to rise again for 45-60 minutes until nearly doubled in size.
- Preheat oven: While rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) to get it ready for baking.
- Bake the rolls: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on top.
- Brush with butter: As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, brush them generously with melted butter to add flavor and a beautiful glossy finish.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- For best results, use fresh active dry yeast.
- You can freeze baked rolls and reheat them when needed.
- If dough is too sticky, add flour a tablespoon at a time during kneading.
- Letting the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area helps achieve the best texture.
- Brush with additional butter right before serving for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse rolls, dinner rolls, homemade rolls, soft bread, copycat recipe
