Description
Warm, buttery Texas Roadhouse rolls bring Southern comfort to your table with their irresistible golden crust and pillowy interior. Homemade goodness awaits you with this simple recipe that promises bakery-quality bread right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Flour and Grains:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- (Additional flour for dusting if needed)
Main Liquid and Dairy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Flavor Enhancers and Leavening:
- 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- (Extra butter for brushing)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm water with a sugar pinch, allowing it to become frothy for 5 minutes.
- Combine warm milk, melted butter, sugar, egg, and salt in a large mixing bowl, then incorporate the activated yeast mixture thoroughly.
- Gradually integrate flour into the liquid ingredients, mixing until a soft, cohesive dough develops.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead vigorously for 6-8 minutes, creating a smooth and elastic texture.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow it to rise in a warm environment for approximately 1 hour until it doubles in volume.
- Deflate the risen dough and divide it into 12 uniform portions, carefully shaping each into a smooth, round ball.
- Arrange the dough balls in a greased baking dish, ensuring adequate spacing between rolls for expansion.
- Cover the rolls and permit a second rise for 30 minutes, allowing them to become puffy and light.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while the rolls are rising.
- Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes until they achieve a golden-brown surface.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, brush generously with melted butter or drizzle with honey butter glaze for enhanced flavor and shine.
- Serve the rolls warm for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Activate yeast perfectly by ensuring water temperature is between 100-110°F, which creates optimal proofing conditions without killing the yeast.
- Knead dough thoroughly to develop gluten structure, creating soft and fluffy rolls with consistent texture and beautiful rise.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and add 1 teaspoon xanthan gum to maintain structural integrity.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven wrapped in foil to preserve moisture and restore fresh-baked quality.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg