Copycat Texas Roadhouse Roll Recipe

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Make Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls at home with this easy recipe. Soft, buttery, and just like the original, which costs less to make than it does to drive to the restaurant.

An overhead picture of the finished Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls with some cinnamon honey butter.

A close up picture of a pile of the finished Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls.

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Texas Roadhouse Roll Recipe Tips

Because I’ve made this recipe dozens of times, I’ve made all the mistakes, so you don’t have to! I am sharing my top tips and tricks to help you make the best rolls on your first try. Once you realize how easy and inexpensive they are to make at home, you’ll skip the drive to Texas Roadhouse and make them at home instead.

1. Check the milk temperature carefully. If the milk is too hot, it will kill the yeast. Or if it is too cool, the yeast will not activate. The milk should be between 105–110°F.

2. Don’t over-flour the dough. This can cause the rolls to be too dense instead of light and fluffy.

3. Use a pizza cutter for clean cuts. This is my favorite way to cut the dough, as it makes it super quick and easy to cut the dough into rectangles.

4. Let the dough rise in a warm spot. A couple of suggestions include a slightly warm kitchen, near a sunny window, or in an oven, with just the light on.

5. Make Copycat Cinnamon Honey Butter. It’s a delicious addition to the warm rolls.

P.S. All of our Copycat Recipes will help you save money on your food budget.

Ingredients and Estimated Cost

Recipe Cost: $2.69

Per Serving: $0.11

Here are the simple ingredients you will need to make this recipe, along with a few substitution recommendations and ingredient tips.

ingredients for Texas roadhouse rolls with text overlay

Active dry yeast (1 packet – $0.33): The yeast should foam in 5 minutes to show it is active. You can also use 1 packet of Instant Yeast. Instant yeast does not need to be proofed.
Milk (1 ¼ cups – $0.23): Whole milk or 2% milk is the best option.
Granulated sugar (⅓ cup – $0.11): Honey can be used as an alternative.
Unsalted butter (4 Tablespoons – $0.50): You can use salted butter; just decrease the salt amount to ½ teaspoon.
Large Egg (1 – $0.25): Use a room temperature egg to help create a softer dough.
Salt (1 teaspoon – $0.01): Sea salt or kosher salt will work.
All-purpose flour (3 ½–4 cups – $0.88): Gradually add the flour to avoid over-flouring.
Unsalted butter (3 Tablespoons – $0.38): Brush the tops of the rolls immediately after baking for the ultimate buttery flavor.

The recipe cost is calculated based on the amounts needed and may vary due to fluctuating grocery costs.

How to make Texas Roadhouse Copycat Rolls

Make the dough, let it rise, then cut it and let it rise again before baking. Let me show you how.

Activate the yeast in a bowl, then make the dough in the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook.
Let it rise until it doubles in size.
Roll the dough into a rectangle and cut it into 24 even square pieces.
Set the rolls on baking sheets and let them rise again until doubled in size.
Bake the rolls until golden brown.
Brush them with melted butter.

a collage showing how to make Texas roadhouse rolls by cutting the dough, letting the rolls rise, and buttering the baked rolls

Recipe FAQs

How can I tell if my yeast is active?

You will know your yeast is active if it starts to foam and bubble after mixing with warm milk and sugar. This will take about five minutes. If it does not bubble, it may have expired, or the yeast could have been killed if the liquid was too hot.

How do I know if I added enough flour?

You want the dough to be soft and slightly tacky, not sticky. If it sticks to the bowl, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Why didn’t my rolls rise properly?

If the yeast is inactive or the milk was not warmed to the correct temperature, it can keep the dough from rising correctly.

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The finished Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls after they've ben brushed with melted butter.

Recipe for Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Recipe Cost 2.69

Serving Cost 0.11

Author Jess Jankowski

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Make copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls at home with this simple recipe. They turn out soft and buttery like the original and cost less than going out to eat

Servings: 24 people

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 15

Total Time 2 25

Equipment

stand mixer
measuring cups
Liquid measuring cup
measuring spoon
pizza cutter
rolling pin
baking sheets

Ingredients

FOR THE ROLLS:

1 packet active dry yeast
1 ¼ cup warm milk heated to 105-110 degrees F
⅓ cup granulated sugar
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
1 large egg room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading

FOR FINISHING:

3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

MAKE DOUGH:

In a small bowl, whisk together milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top.
Let the yeast sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
Add the mixture to a large mixing bowl, and add 4 Tablespoons butter, egg, salt, and 2 cups flour.
Beat on medium speed until batter is smooth.
Gradually add 1 ½ – 2 cups more flour until a soft ball of dough forms.
Increase the speed on the mixer to medium-high and beat for 2-3 minutes longer. The dough should be tacky, but not sticky. If too sticky, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time.

RISE DOUGH:

Lightly grease a large bowl and place the dough into the bowl, turning once to coat.
Cover the bowl with a clean dish towel and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, 45-60 minutes.
Once risen, punch down dough gently.

SHAPE AND CUT DOUGH:

Lightly flour the work surface and turn the dough out of the bowl.
Let the dough sit for a few minutes while you prepare the baking sheets with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Roll the dough into a 12×8 inch rectangle, that is ½-inch thick.
Cut dough into 24 even pieces using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.

SECOND RISE:

Transfer the rolls to the prepared baking sheets.
Cover the rolls with dish towels and let them rise until almost doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.

PREP AND PREHEAT OVEN:

About 20 minutes prior to rising being done, move the oven rack to the lower-middle and upper-middle positions. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

BAKE:

Bake rolls for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown, rotating the pans halfway through baking.
Remove the rolls from the oven and brush immediately with melted butter.

COOL AND SERVE:

Cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If the milk is not the correct temperature, it can kill the yeast. The milk should be between 105–110°F.

Storage Tips

FREEZE: Once the rolls are completely cool, wrap them in foil and place them in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag. Freeze for 1-2 months. Then, defrost the rolls overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 3-5 hours.

REHEAT: Place the rolls in a 350°F oven for 2-5 minutes, or until heated through. Brush with more melted butter if desired. Serve immediately.

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