Soft Texas Roadhouse Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Texas Rolls
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7 cups all-purpose flour, use up to 8 cups if needed
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4 teaspoons active dry yeast
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½ cup water, warmed
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2 cups milk, heated and then cooled slightly
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons salt
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½ cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled a bit
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1 teaspoon sugar to help activate the yeast
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter for brushing over baked rolls
→ Sweet Cinnamon Butter
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¼ cup honey
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Instructions:
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In your mixer bowl, mix the yeast with warm water and a teaspoon of sugar. Stir gently and leave it untouched for around 10 to 15 minutes. It should froth up—that's how you know it's ready.
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To the foamed yeast mixture, add the slightly cooled milk, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and salt. Using the dough hook, give everything a short mix—around a minute—to incorporate.
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Gradually pour in flour, only a few cups at a time, mixing after each. Keep going until your dough comes together, smooth and a little elastic. You'll need 6 to 8 cups total, depending on your kitchen environment.
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Coat a bowl lightly with oil and place your dough inside. Cover with a damp towel and leave it in a warm spot. It'll double in size in about an hour.
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Turn your raised dough out onto a surface dusted with flour. Punch it down lightly, then cut it in half. Take one half, roll it to about ½ inch thick, and shape into a rectangle. Slice into squares to get around 30-35 rolls total. Put them on greased baking sheets.
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Cover the rolls on the baking sheets and wait until they've puffed back up—another 30 minutes or so. Get your oven ready by heating it to 350°F (175°C).
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Pop the trays in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until they look golden brown. As soon as they come out, brush them with melted butter for extra shine and flavor.
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While rolls are baking, take a bowl and combine softened butter, honey, powdered sugar, and cinnamon. Mix well until it's smooth and creamy.
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Serve these soft rolls straight from the oven, and don’t forget the sweet cinnamon butter on the side!
# Notes:
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Always heat the milk to just scald it, then let it cool to around 110°F. This helps both the dough and yeast.
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You might need as little as 6 cups or as much as 8 cups of flour based on your kitchen’s humidity.
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This makes 30 to 35 soft dinner rolls that are great for holidays or feeding a big family!
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These fluffy rolls are a homemade twist on Texas Roadhouse's famous rolls.