By Krista Teigen
Published Jul 15, 2024
I could easily devour an entire basket of Texas Roadhouse rolls in just a few minutes. They have such an addictive quality about them with their buttery crust, and when they’re slathered up in that sweet honey cinnamon butter, I can’t control myself. Unfortunately, I can’t eat out every night of the week, but I can still enjoy my favorite rolls at home! I utilized simple ingredients to create these easy-to-make rolls with a spot-on flavor! My kids beg me to make them every week!
I love Texas Roadhouse rolls so much that I once called ahead and ordered a box of frozen rolls to bake at home– yeah, you can do that. As much as I enjoyed that experience, I knew there had to be a better way to get these rolls in my hands on the regular. It turns out, these simple yeast rolls are super easy to make with simple ingredients, an easy method, and plenty of butter !
What’s in This Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe?
- Milk: Adds moisture to the dough. I prefer whole milk since I find it makes the dough softer and richer, but any kind of milk will work.
- Butter: Unsalted butter adds richness and flavor to the dough and helps the rolls turn out flaky.
- Yeast: Active dry yeast helps the dough rise to create light and fluffy rolls.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar feeds the yeast to help it activate. It also adds a touch of sweet flavor to the rolls.
- Honey: Adds that signature floral sweetness to these rolls and helps keep them soft for days.
- Egg: Enriches the dough and provides additional structure to bind the ingredients together.
- Salt: Kosher salt enhances the overall flavor of the rolls.
- Flour: All-purpose flour gives these rolls structure through the formation of a gluten network.
Tips for Success
- Make sure the milk is heated exactly to the stated temperature range (105-110°F). If it is too cold, the yeast will remain dormant, and if it is too hot, it will kill the yeast. Both extremes will result in unrisen bread.
- If the yeast mixture does not appear foamy after resting for a few minutes, discard it and start again with fresh yeast.
- Measure the flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense, dry rolls.
- The dough is kneaded properly when it is smooth and springs back slowly when gently poked with a finger.
- The total rise time will depend on the ambient temperature of your kitchen. If your kitchen is warm, the dough will take less time to proof; if it is cold, it will take longer.
- Once you’ve shaped the rolls, you can freeze them for up to 3 months this way. Just thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover Texas Roadhouse rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. If frozen, let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Of course, these Texas Roadhouse rolls were meant to be served with honey cinnamon butter , but they’re also great with classic salted butter. I love to bring Texas Roadhouse home by serving these rolls with a baked blooming onion , grilled ribeye , baked potato , and green beans with bacon ! It’s my go-to order!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 cup whole milk 227 grams, warm (105-110°F)
- ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, melted and divided (1 stick)
- ▢ 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 7 grams (1 envelope)
- ▢ ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- ▢ 3 tablespoons honey 66 grams
- ▢ 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 grams
- ▢ 4 cups all-purpose flour 480 grams
- ▢ Texas Roadhouse Butter optional, for serving (click for recipe!)
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Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the milk, ¼ cup melted butter, yeast, sugar, and honey. Let it sit for a few minutes until foamy. 1 cup whole milk, ½ cup unsalted butter, 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons honey
- Beat in the egg and salt until incorporated. 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Add in the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low after each addition. 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Continue mixing on low for 5 minutes to knead the bread.
- Turn the dough out on the counter and give it a few kneads by hand.
- Transfer the dough to a large bowl. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, then roll out the dough in a rectangle shape to a 1-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into 24 evenly-sized squares (approx. 41 grams each) and place on a baking sheet.
- Cover with a towel and place in a warm environment to rise for 1 hour. During the last 30 minutes of rising, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the rolls for 14-16 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Brush the biscuits with the remaining ¼ cup of melted butter before serving with honey butter. Texas Roadhouse Butter
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Stand Mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
- Nutritional information does not include honey butter.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Rolls Step by Step
Mix the Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1 cup of whole milk, ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter, 2¼ teaspoons of active dry yeast, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons of honey. Let it sit for a few minutes until foamy. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt until incorporated. Add in 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low after each addition. Continue mixing on low for 5 minutes to knead the bread.
Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out on the counter and give it a few kneads by hand.
Proof the Dough: Transfer the dough to a large bowl. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, then roll out the dough in a rectangle shape to a 1-inch thickness. Cut the dough into 24 evenly-sized squares (approx. 41 grams each) and place on a baking sheet.
Proof Again: Cover with a towel and place in a warm environment to rise for 1 hour. During the last 30 minutes of rising, preheat the oven to 350°F.
Bake and Serve: Bake the rolls for 14-16 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush the biscuits with the remaining ¼ cup of melted butter before serving with Texas Roadhouse Butter .
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Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Stand Mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk 227 grams, warm (105-110°F)
- ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, melted and divided (1 stick)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 7 grams (1 envelope)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar 50 grams
- 3 tablespoons honey 66 grams
- 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 grams
- 4 cups all-purpose flour 480 grams
- Texas Roadhouse Butter optional, for serving (click for recipe!)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the milk, ¼ cup melted butter, yeast, sugar, and honey. Let it sit for a few minutes until foamy. 1 cup whole milk, ½ cup unsalted butter, 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons honey
- Beat in the egg and salt until incorporated. 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Add in the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low after each addition. 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Continue mixing on low for 5 minutes to knead the bread.
- Turn the dough out on the counter and give it a few kneads by hand.
- Transfer the dough to a large bowl. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, then roll out the dough in a rectangle shape to a 1-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into 24 evenly-sized squares (approx. 41 grams each) and place on a baking sheet.
- Cover with a towel and place in a warm environment to rise for 1 hour. During the last 30 minutes of rising, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the rolls for 14-16 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Brush the biscuits with the remaining ¼ cup of melted butter before serving with honey butter. Texas Roadhouse Butter
Video
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include honey butter.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
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Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
