“A dear friend gave me this recipe years ago and I’ve been making it every weekend since!”

Recreate the magic of Texas Roadhouse’s famous rolls right in your own kitchen! These incredibly soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet yeast rolls are baked to golden perfection and served with a luscious honey-cinnamon butter – an irresistible combination that’s always a crowd-pleaser.

Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Rolls

For the Honey Butter

Instructions:

1. Activate Yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water and active dry yeast. Set it aside for about 5-10 minutes until the yeast has dissolved and become foamy, indicating it’s active.
2. Heat Milk & Butter: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, mix the milk and 1 ½ tbsp butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until the butter is melted and the milk is heated through (but not boiling, it should be warm to the touch).
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: To the warmed milk mixture, add the sugar, salt, and egg. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
4. Mix Dough – Initial: Pour the milk mixture into the yeast/water mixture in the stand mixer bowl. Attach the kneading hook. Stir on low speed for 1 minute, scraping the edges and bottom of the bowl as necessary to ensure everything is well incorporated.
5. Add Flour & Knead: Gradually add the 3 ½ cups flour to the mixture. Knead the dough using the stand mixer until it is fully combined and smooth. If the dough remains overly sticky, add extra flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a soft, pliable consistency that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
6. First Rise: Form the dough into a large ball. Lightly oil a clean bowl and place the dough ball inside, rolling it around to coat all sides with oil. Cover the bowl with a thick kitchen towel and set it aside in a warm place for approximately 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
7. Punch Down & Divide: Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release the air. Knead the dough for 1 minute. Divide the dough evenly into 12 equal pieces. A good way to start is by dividing it in half twice, then dividing those quarters into three pieces each.
8. Form Rolls & Second Rise: Form each portion of dough into a smooth roll. Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover the dish with a towel and leave to rise for another 30 minutes, or until noticeably puffy.
9. Bake Rolls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes, or until their tops are golden brown.
10. Make Honey Butter: While the rolls are baking, prepare the honey butter. In a small bowl, combine the ½ cup room temperature butter, ½ tbsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, and 2 tbsp honey. Mix until smooth and well combined.
11. Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven. Serve the warm Texas Roadhouse Rolls immediately with the freshly made honey butter.
12. Storage: Store any leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.