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I am obsessed with Texas Roadhouse rolls—like, zero self-control as soon as they hit the table. So, of course, I had to recreate them at home! These copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls are soft, fluffy, slightly sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth good.
One Bite and You’re Hooked
- Melt-in-your-mouth texture: Buttery, soft, and fluffy every time.
- Just like the restaurant: Tastes just like the famous Texas Roadhouse rolls—maybe even better!
- Perfect with any meal: A crowd-pleasing side for everything from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts.
- Freezer-friendly: Make a big batch and stash some away for later. They reheat beautifully!
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls Ingredients
- Flour: Unbleached bread flour is the best to replicate the Texas Roadhouse texture.
- Yeast: This recipe uses active yeast, which you need to activate with warm water and sugar first. But if you’re using instant yeast, you can just mix it right in with the other ingredients.
How to Make Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Now you can make warm, buttery Texas Roadhouse rolls in your own kitchen! These homemade rolls are soft, fluffy, and just as irresistible as the real thing. Pair them with cinnamon honey butter to really take them to the next level!
- Activate the Yeast: Add the active dry yeast, a teaspoon of sugar, and 1/4 cup warm water to the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk and cover the bowl with a towel for 5 minutes to proof, the yeast should become frothy.
- Melt Butter: While the yeast proofs, microwave the milk and butter for 45 seconds, then stir until melted. Let it cool to room temp before using.
- Combine Ingredients: Once the yeast is frothy and the milk is cooled, add the milk mixture to the yeast along with the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 cups of the flour, the egg, and salt. Using the dough hook, mix on medium-low speed until the dough starts to come together. Add more flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the mixer. It should be slightly sticky but easy to handle.
- Let Rise: Lightly oil a bowl, add the dough, cover it, place it in a warm place and let the dough rise for 45–60 minutes until doubled in size.
- Roll: Lightly flour a work surface and dump the dough out onto it. Roll the dough out into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle, about 10×8 inches.
- Shape, Proof, and Bake: Cut the rectangle into 12 equal pieces. Place the dough pieces onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover the rolls and let them proof for 20 minutes. While the rolls proof, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. When the rolls are ready, bake them for 10-15 minutes until they are golden brown. Enjoy warm Texas roadhouse rolls with honey butter!
Tips for Working with Yeast
Yeast freaking you out? Relax—I’ve got your back. I have a whole post with tips on working with yeast. You’ll be baking like a bread boss in no time.
How to Store and Freeze Leftover Rolls
Here are some helpful suggestions for storing and freezing Texas Roadhouse rolls to keep them fresh and convenient for later use.
- Storage: Store cooled rolls in an airtight container or bag at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- To Freeze: Store cooled rolls in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Wrap frozen baked rolls in tin foil and bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes. You can also thaw rolls and simply warm them in the microwave for 20 seconds.
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Texas Roadhouse Rolls Copycat Recipe
Soft, fluffy, and buttery, just like Texas Roadhouse, but made in your kitchen. Easy to make and kid-approved!
Ingredients
- 1 packet active dry yeast, 2 ¼ teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3-4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cinnamon Honey Butter
Instructions
- Add 1 packet active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and ¼ cup warm water to the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk and cover the bowl with a towel for 5 minutes to proof, the yeast should become frothy.
- While the yeast proofs, add the 1 cup milk and 1 tablespoon melted butter to a microwave-safe dish. Microwave for 45 seconds and stir until the butter is melted. Let the milk mixture sit at room temperature until it cools to lukewarm.
- Once the yeast is frothy and the milk is cooled, add the milk mixture to the yeast along with the ¼ cup sugar, 2 cups of the 3-4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon salt. Using the dough hook, mix on medium-low speed until the dough starts to come together.
- Add more flour 1/4 cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the mixer, it should be slightly sticky but easy to handle.
- Lightly oil a bowl and place the dough into it. Cover the dough, and let it rest for 45 minutes to 1 hour to proof and double in size.
- Lightly flour a work surface and dump the dough out onto it. Roll the dough out into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle, about 10×8 inches.
- Cut the rectangle into 12 equal pieces. Place the dough pieces onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover the rolls and let them proof for 20 minutes.
- While the rolls proof, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. When the rolls are ready, bake them for 15-18 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Serve the rolls warm with Cinnamon Honey Butter and enjoy!
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Notes
Updated April 24, 2025
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 215mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 82IUVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Unbleached all-purpose or bread flour?
I used all-purpose flour in this recipe!
How much flour did you use?
I use 3-4 cups of flour in this recipe.
Breads and rolls are my comfort food. I will definitely try these soon. I have made sweet butter so it’s just getting the necessary ingredients out … and I will be good to go. Should really be a treat for my nursing student who comes home for Christmas break. Who doesn’t love a good hot roll with dinner. Or for breakfast, or for lunch. Maybe I should double the recipe.
Has anyone made these and frozen before final rising?
What type of flour are you ladies using for this recipe? Plain or self rising??? It doesn’t specify, many thanks to you for sharing so many great recipes!!!! Have a blessed day.
It is all purpose! 🙂
Making both and hoping I have good luck. But have made the butter before and LOVED it!
These rolls were awesome!! The honey butter recipe has 1/2 cup honey and the butter was way too sweet. I found another recipe for the butter and it only called for 1 tsp of honey—and I think that would be so much better! Awesome together though 🙂
I cheated a bit an did on bread machine since with bad ankle no stairs an mixer was down cellar n i wanted to make.
i made on dough cycle rested bout 10 min when done an then made the 2 rolls outs an cut they were like little soft pillows
the butter i made with marg an butter an one cinnamon an one not an find both are good
thanks for the great recipe
How do you make the honey butter? How much of each ingredient?
Lauren its at the end of the recipe
Way too much honey. The taste overwhelmed the spread and began separating immediately, Try 1 tbs per stick of butter to begin and add more to taste.
I definitely agree
These rolls looks really yummy! Love Texas Roadhouse rolls. 🙂 Also, what script font are you using on your site? For “Alyssa” and “About” in your menu? I love it!
Has anyone made these and had good luck? I’ve never made homemade bread before and want to make these for Thanksgiving but don’t have a kitchenaid stand mixer…..
I’m gonna try making these in my bread machine on the dough cycle. I make bread on the same day as I do laundry because I time the dryer to finish drying my clothes just as it’s time to rise my dough. I place the baking sheet in the warm dryer and the dough rises perfectly in about 20 minutes.
Let me know how it turns out!
I must make these!! I’m a sucker for bread!
I love bread, too! My husband cannot understand my families love of bread, but it was a staple in our meals, Love these rolls and am going to try making them. Nobody can resist a warm roll with melting butter! Of course, it is a problem when you eat too many,
Texas Roadhouse rolls are the BEST thing ever!! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Those rolls look sooooo good 🙂 I just recently saw the light, when it comes to homebaking. It used to seem like a waste of time, but there’s really nothing better than freshly baked bread 🙂 PS. I love your website!
Love your photo!