Copycat Texas Road House Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and lightly sweetened with honey, these Honey Butter Rolls are perfect for any meal. Brushed with melted butter and served with a creamy cinnamon honey butter, they’re irresistible straight from the oven. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or a cozy baking day!
Prep Time 2 hours hrs
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs 18 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Dough:
- o 2 cups whole milk
- o ½ cup warm water
- o 2 packages instant rise yeast
- o 5 tbsp sugar
- o 3 tbsp melted butter
- o ¼ cup honey
- o 2 eggs
- o 2 tsp salt
- o 7 cups all-purpose flour
- o 3 tbsp melted butter for brushing
Honey Butter:
- o 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
- o ⅓ cup honey
- o ½ cup powdered sugar
- o 2 tsp cinnamon
Prepare the Dough:
o Preheat the oven to 150°F, then turn it off.
o In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium-low heat until it reaches a light simmer, stirring often. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
o In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine warm water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Whisk and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
o Add the warm milk, remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar, honey, eggs, and 2 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Using the dough hook attachment, mix for 1 minute.
o Add the remaining flour and salt. Knead with the mixer for 5 minutes until smooth.
Shape the Rolls:
o Lightly flour a clean surface and turn out the dough.
o Roll into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
o Cut into squares and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise for another hour.
Bake the Rolls:
o Towards the end of the rise, preheat the oven to 350°F.
o Bake for 14-18 minutes until golden brown.
o Brush immediately with melted butter.
Make the Honey Butter:
o In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine butter, honey, powdered sugar, and cinnamon.
o Using the whisk attachment, whip for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Keyword butter, Cinnamon Rolls, Dinner Rolls, Honey