Description
Warm, buttery texas roadhouse rolls showcase comfort baking with a Southern twist. Homemade dough promises golden, tender perfection you’ll savor alongside your favorite meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups warm milk (about 105-110°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 ¼ tsps)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature (½ stick)
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Dissolve sugar in warm milk, sprinkle yeast across the surface, and allow mixture to become frothy and aromatic for 5 minutes.
- Dough Formation: Combine activated yeast with softened butter, egg, salt, and initial flour in a large mixing bowl. Blend ingredients until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency, gradually incorporating remaining flour to create a cohesive, slightly tacky dough.
- First Proofing: Transfer dough to a greased container, rotating to ensure even coating. Cover with a clean cloth and place in a warm, draft-free area until volume doubles, approximately 1 hour.
- Shaping Rolls: Deflate risen dough and transfer to a floured surface. Roll out to a half-inch thickness, then slice into 24-30 uniform portions. Arrange shaped rolls on prepared baking sheets lined with silicone mats or non-stick spray.
- Second Proofing and Baking: Allow rolls to rise again in a warm location. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Finishing Touch: Remove rolls from oven and generously brush with melted butter. Serve immediately while warm for peak flavor and texture.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Tip: Ensure milk is warm (not hot) to prevent killing yeast, creating a perfect bubbly environment for rising.
- Dough Consistency Hack: Aim for slightly tacky texture, adding flour sparingly to maintain softness and prevent dry rolls.
- Rising Location Secret: Choose a draft-free, warm spot like near a preheated oven or inside a turned-off oven with light on for optimal dough expansion.
- Butter Brushing Technique: Generously coat rolls immediately after baking for that signature glossy, rich Texas Roadhouse roll finish.
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 12-15min
- Category: Snacks, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg