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Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe

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These Texas Roadhouse Rolls are soft, buttery dinner rolls with a tender crumb, perfect for any meal or special occasion. Made from a simple yeast dough, they rise twice for maximum fluffiness and are finished with a buttery glaze to replicate the famous restaurant-style rolls. Serve warm with cinnamon butter to delight your guests.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 15 rolls

Ingredients

Yeast Mixture

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup warm water (between 100ºF and 110ºF)

Dough

  • 1 cup lukewarm milk (about 105ºF)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3¾ cups all purpose flour

Finishing

  • 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • Cinnamon butter (optional, see notes)

Instructions

  1. Bloom the yeast. In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and warm water. Stir gently, then cover and let sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture is foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Add the wet ingredients. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warmed milk, melted butter, and the foamed yeast mixture. Add in the egg and salt, then mix until all wet ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Add flour. Attach dough hooks to the mixer and gradually add the all purpose flour while mixing. Continue mixing until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and forms a cohesive ball. If still sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time until manageable but still soft.
  4. Rise the dough. Transfer the dough to a slightly oiled large bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for about 1½ hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Roll out the dough. After rising, punch down the dough to release air. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a rectangle about ½-inch thick. Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
  6. Cut out the dough. Cut the rolled dough into 15 equal squares or rectangles. Place the pieces evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes, until nearly doubled in size.
  7. Bake the rolls. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Once the rolls have risen, bake them on the middle rack for about 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  8. Serve. Immediately after baking, brush the hot rolls generously with melted butter. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving warm. Serve plain or with cinnamon butter for added flavor.

Notes

  • For the traditional cinnamon butter, cream together softened butter with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of honey or vanilla extract to taste.
  • If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can knead the dough by hand on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes.
  • Ensure liquids are warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
  • The second rise is crucial for fluffy, tender rolls so don’t skip it.
  • These rolls freeze well: cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven wrapped in foil.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/texas-roadhouse-rolls-recipe/