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Fluffy Texas Roadhouse Rolls Copycat Recipe

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This recipe delivers soft, buttery, and fluffy rolls reminiscent of the famous Texas Roadhouse rolls. Made with simple pantry staples and a secret butter soak step, these rolls are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (480g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110ยฐF (240ml)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted plus extra for brushing (56g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Optional: garlic powder or fresh herbs for savory twist
  • Optional: buttermilk instead of regular milk

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk (about 110ยฐF/43ยฐC) with the sugar and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: Add the melted butter, egg, and honey to the yeast mixture. Stir well to blend.
  4. Form the dough: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough: Knead on low speed with a stand mixer for 7-8 minutes or by hand on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. First rise: Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough inside, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  7. Shape the rolls: Punch down the dough, divide into 12 equal pieces (about 2 ounces / 57 grams each), roll each into a smooth ball, and place evenly spaced in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
  8. Second rise: Cover the pan loosely and let the rolls rise again for 30-40 minutes.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Brush tops with melted butter and bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned and hollow sounding when tapped.
  10. Final touch: Remove from oven and brush immediately with more melted butter. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use fresh yeast for best results. Maintain milk temperature around 110ยฐF to activate yeast properly. Don’t skip the second rise for fluffiness. Brush rolls with melted butter before and after baking for a golden crust and added moisture. Tent with foil if rolls brown too quickly.

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