Description
Homemade Texas Roadhouse rolls bring Southern comfort straight to your kitchen with golden, pillowy perfection. Slathered in sweet cinnamon honey butter, these warm rolls offer you a delicious taste of restaurant-style indulgence without leaving home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3.5 cups bread flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Leavening and Sweetening Agents:
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Cinnamon Honey Butter Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by whisking warm water (110°F/43°C), sugar, and active dry yeast in a stand mixer bowl. Let the mixture bloom for 5 minutes until frothy and aromatic.
- Pour remaining sugar, warmed milk (105°F/41°C), melted butter, and salt into the yeast mixture. Blend until ingredients are harmoniously integrated.
- Introduce room temperature egg and whisk until thoroughly incorporated, creating a uniform liquid base.
- Gradually fold bread flour into the liquid mixture, blending on medium-high speed for approximately 3 minutes. Periodically scrape down sides to ensure even mixing.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and knead dough for 3-4 minutes, developing a smooth, elastic texture that springs back when gently pressed.
- Coat a large bowl with nonstick cooking spray, transfer dough, and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Allow dough to rise in a draft-free, warm environment for 1-2 hours until volume doubles.
- Deflate dough by gently pressing down. Divide into 12 equal portions, rolling each into a smooth, uniform ball.
- Arrange rolls evenly in a prepared baking dish, leaving slight spacing between each piece.
- Drape rolls with a kitchen towel and let them undergo a second rise in a warm location for approximately 30 minutes until they visibly expand.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake rolls for 12-15 minutes until they achieve a golden-brown exterior.
- Immediately after removing from oven, brush rolls with remaining melted butter for a glossy, rich finish.
- For cinnamon honey butter, whisk softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, honey, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl until creamy and homogeneous.
Notes
- Activate the yeast by mixing it with warm water and a touch of sugar, creating a foamy base that ensures soft, fluffy rolls.
- Warm ingredients like milk and butter help activate the yeast and create a tender, rich dough with a delightful texture.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, which develops gluten and gives the rolls their signature soft, pillowy consistency.
- Allow sufficient rising time in a warm spot, letting the dough double in size to achieve maximum volume and lightness.
- Brush freshly baked rolls with melted butter for a golden, glossy finish that enhances flavor and creates a restaurant-quality appearance.
- Whip the cinnamon honey butter until creamy and smooth, creating a sweet, spreadable accompaniment that elevates the rolls from good to extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner, Appetizer, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 273 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg