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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Soft, warm, and sweet rolls that are a healthier copycat version of the Texas Roadhouse classic. Perfect as a side dish for a balanced meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 18 rolls
Course: Brunch, Side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the dough
  • 1/2 cup water (warmed to 110 degrees) Make sure it's between 100°F and 110°F.
  • 1 Tbsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar Used for activating the yeast.
  • 3-3/4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Adjust based on dough consistency.
  • 3/4 cup milk (warmed slightly) Warm to take off chill.
  • 1/4 cup melted salted butter (cooled slightly)
  • 1/3 cup sugar For sweetness in the dough.
  • 1 large egg (slightly beaten)
  • 1 tsp salt Enhances flavor.
  • 3 Tbsp melted butter (for brushing) To brush on rolls before serving.
For the cinnamon honey butter
  • 1 cup salted butter (room temp)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt 1/4 cup butter and set aside to cool slightly. Warm the 3/4 cup milk in the microwave for 1 minute to take off any chill.
  2. In a mixer bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Stir and let sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
  3. Add the 3-3/4 cups of flour, warmed milk, cooled melted butter, 1/3 cup sugar, egg, and salt.
  4. Mix with a dough hook on low speed until combined.
  5. Increase speed to 2 and knead for 5 minutes, adding up to an additional 3/4 cup of flour as needed to create a ball that is tacky but does not stick to your fingers.
  6. Scrape the dough into a ball and spray around the bowl with non-stick spray. Cover with saran wrap and a clean towel. Let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1-1/2 hours until doubled in size.
Baking
  1. Punch the dough down and empty it onto a lightly floured surface. Knead into a ball.
  2. Roll the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 18 to 20 squares with a sharp knife.
  3. Place squares on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with the additional 3 Tbsp of melted butter.
Cinnamon Honey Butter
  1. In a small bowl, whip the room temperature butter with honey and cinnamon using a hand mixer until light, fluffy, creamy, and smooth.
  2. Serve the rolls warm with cinnamon honey butter.

Notes

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, 5 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.