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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls with Cinnamon Honey Butter

Close-up of freshly baked Texas Roadhouse rolls, golden brown and glistening, with a pat of butter melting on top.
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Make soft, buttery yeast rolls at home that taste just like the restaurant favorite. This recipe includes instructions for making the famous cinnamon honey butter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • For the Cinnamon Honey Butter:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of the granulated sugar. Let this stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the remaining sugar, warm milk, melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Whisk until combined.
  3. Add Flour: Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add only enough flour to prevent sticking.
  5. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Shape Rolls: Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide the dough into 18 to 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  7. Second Rise: Place the dough balls close together in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, or until puffy.
  8. Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  9. Brush with Butter: Immediately after removing the rolls from the oven, brush the tops generously with melted butter.
  10. Make Cinnamon Honey Butter: While the rolls bake, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, honey, and cinnamon together in a small bowl until light and fluffy.
  11. Serve: Serve the warm rolls immediately with the cinnamon honey butter.

Notes

  • If you want to make these ahead, you can freeze the shaped, unbaked rolls on a baking sheet. Once frozen solid, transfer them to a freezer bag. To bake, thaw them overnight in the pan, then let them rise for about an hour before baking as directed.
  • For bread machine dinner rolls, place all dough ingredients into your machine pan in the order recommended by your manufacturer, using the ‘Dough’ cycle. Proceed to step 6 after the cycle finishes.
  • Use whole milk for the best flavor and texture in these soft fluffy dinner rolls.

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