Description
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls deliver pure comfort straight from Southern kitchens, promising warm, buttery perfection with each golden bite. Bread lovers will savor these tender, sweet rolls that bring restaurant magic directly to home dinner tables.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 7.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup warm water
Leavening and Sweeteners:
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
Fats and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter (for brushing)
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Warm milk in a saucepan over medium heat until tiny bubbles rim the edges, then set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Dissolve yeast in warm water with a tablespoon of sugar, allowing mixture to become frothy and activate for 5-10 minutes.
- Blend yeast mixture with remaining sugar, honey, and cooled milk in a stand mixer, incorporating 2 cups of flour and beating thoroughly.
- Incorporate melted butter, eggs, and salt into the developing dough, mixing until uniformly combined.
- Gradually introduce remaining flour, adjusting consistency by adding flour sparingly until dough cleanly separates from mixing bowl walls.
- Allow dough to rest momentarily, enabling gluten relaxation and easier handling.
- Knead dough using dough hook or manual technique for approximately 5 minutes, ensuring smooth, elastic texture.
- Transfer dough to greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and position in warm environment for 45 minutes until volume doubles.
- Deflate dough by punching down, then roll onto floured surface to 1/2-3/4 inch thickness, cutting into precise 2-inch squares.
- Arrange dough squares on lined baking sheets, loosely covering to permit secondary rise for roughly 1 hour.
- Warm oven to 350°F during final rising stage.
- Bake rolls for 14-18 minutes, rotating pans midway to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration.
Notes
- Milk Temperature Matters: Scalding milk helps break down proteins, creating a softer, more tender roll texture that mimics Texas Roadhouse’s signature softness.
- Yeast Activation Trick: Ensure water is warm (not hot) to prevent killing the yeast, which is crucial for proper rising and fluffy bread texture.
- Flour Flexibility: Use bread flour for chewier rolls or all-purpose flour for a lighter crumb; adjust liquid slightly if changing flour types.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare dough ahead and refrigerate overnight for a slower, more flavorful fermentation process that enhances roll complexity.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-18 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg