Description
Texas Roadhouse’s Rolls are soft, buttery, and slightly sweet rolls that are a comforting staple to complement any meal. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these rolls have a pillowy texture and rich buttery flavor, perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or any time you crave fresh homemade bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour (or substitute half with whole wheat for variation)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) Active Dry Yeast
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 1 cup Warm Milk (about 110°F/43°C; can substitute almond milk for dairy-free)
- 4 tablespoons Butter (melted, plus extra for brushing; use coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 2 Large Eggs (beaten, room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Warm the milk until pleasantly warm to the touch. Stir in the sugar and yeast, then let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and beaten eggs. Stir until the dough starts to come together, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until soft, elastic, and smooth.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the Rolls: Punch down the risen dough and divide into equal portions. Shape each into a smooth ball and arrange in a buttered baking dish, leaving space between them.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls loosely and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled in size.
- Bake and Butter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. When warm, brush rolls generously with melted butter to seal in moisture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh active dry yeast for best results.
- Allow ample rise time for fluffy, airy rolls.
- Brush warm rolls with butter immediately after baking for soft crust and rich taste.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk to help the dough bind smoothly.
- Cover the dough loosely during rising to prevent excess moisture buildup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse rolls, soft dinner rolls, buttery rolls, sweet rolls, homemade rolls