Soft and Buttery Texas Roadhouse’s Rolls Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
4 teaspoons active dry yeast
½ cup warm water
2 cups milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
3 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for brushing)
½ cup sugar
2 quarts all purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons salt
Step by Step Guide to Texas Roadhouse’s Rolls
1: Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water (not hot around 105°F).
Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy and bubbly.
2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the lukewarm scalded milk, melted butter, and sugar.
Stir in the activated yeast mixture gently to combine everything evenly.
3: Incorporate the Dry Ingredients
Beat the eggs into the wet mixture one at a time.
Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough starts to form.
4: Knead the Dough
Knead by hand or with a dough hook for about 8-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth, soft, and elastic.
If the dough feels sticky, add a little more flour one tablespoon at a time, but keep it slightly tacky for a softer texture after baking.
“The dough will tell you when it’s ready silky, springy, and full of life.” – @DoughWhisperer
5: First Rise
Transfer the dough into a greased bowl.
Cover with a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
6: Shape the Rolls
Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface.
Divide the dough into 24 equal portions and shape each into a ball.
Arrange them on a greased baking sheet or baking pan with some space between them for rising.
7: Second Rise
Cover the shaped rolls with a towel and let them rise again for 30-40 minutes until noticeably puffy.
8: Bake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the rolls for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops are a deep golden brown.
9: Finish with Butter
Immediately brush the hot rolls generously with melted butter.
Serve warm, and watch them disappear faster than you can bake another batch!
