Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Make Texas Roadhouse Rolls at home with this copycat recipe. Soft, buttery dinner rolls with cinnamon butter—perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups bread flour
- 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
- 0.5 cup water, warmed to 110°F
- 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Cooking spray or additional butter for proofing
- Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, whole wheat flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt, and whisk together until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the warmed milk, warm water, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and honey until the liquids are fully combined.
- 3
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms, ensuring all flour is incorporated.
- 4
Transfer the dough to a clean work surface and knead for 8-10 minutes by hand until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky, adding small amounts of flour only if needed.
- 5
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat all sides; cover with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- 6
Divide the risen dough into 12 equal portions by weight, then shape each portion into a tight round ball using the pinching method to create surface tension.
- 7
Place the shaped rolls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, then cover loosely with plastic wrap.
- 8
Let the rolls proof in the refrigerator overnight (8-12 hours) or at room temperature for 1.5-2 hours until they are puffy and increase in size by about 50 percent.
- 9
Preheat your oven to 425°F and allow the rolls to come to room temperature if they've been refrigerated, which should take about 30 minutes.
- 10
Brush the tops and sides of each roll with the egg wash mixture using a pastry brush, then sprinkle lightly with sea salt if desired.
- 11
Bake the rolls for 14-18 minutes until they are deep golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- 12
While the rolls are baking, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a small saucepan with the ground cinnamon, stirring until well combined.
- 13
Immediately after removing the rolls from the oven, brush each warm roll generously with the cinnamon butter mixture while they are still hot.
- 14
Allow the rolls to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm, as this helps them set while maintaining their soft interior.
- 15
Serve the rolls immediately with additional cinnamon butter on the side for dipping.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| all-purpose flour exclusively | blend of 3.5 cups bread flour and 0.5 cup whole wheat flour | Whole wheat flour adds fiber, nutrients, and minerals while bread flour provides the structure needed for proper rise and texture |
| 8 tablespoons unsalted butter for brushing | 5 tablespoons unsalted butter plus 1 tablespoon olive oil | Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining richness and adds heart-healthy monounsaturated fats |
| 2 tablespoons granulated sugar | 1 tablespoon granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons honey | Honey provides natural sweetness with trace minerals and enzymes while reducing refined sugar content |
| 1.5 teaspoons salt | 1 teaspoon salt plus 0.25 teaspoon mineral-rich sea salt | Reducing sodium content supports blood pressure health while sea salt provides trace minerals |
| vegetable oil exclusively | blend of vegetable oil and avocado oil in equal parts | Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and contains lutein, supporting eye and heart health |
| whole milk | unsweetened oat milk or 2% Greek yogurt thinned with water | Reduces lactose and saturated fat while adding probiotics (yogurt option) or plant-based alternative |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 12)
| Calories | 228 |
| Total Fat | 6g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 16mg |
| Sodium | 310mg |
| Carbohydrates | 36g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sugar | 3g |
| Protein | 8g |
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