Texas Roadhouse Rolls with Honey Cinnamon Butter
Soft, buttery rolls served warm with a sweet honey cinnamon butter. A homemade version of the famous Texas Roadhouse rolls, perfect for any meal or occasion.
10 Servings
Ingredients
For the Honey Cinnamon Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup confectioner’s sugar
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Rolls
- 1 cup whole milk warmed to at least 80°F (27°C)
- 1 package active dry yeast
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
Preheat and prepare yeast mixture
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, combine the warmed milk, honey, and active dry yeast. Stir until blended and set aside until slightly foamy.
Combine dough ingredients
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, egg, and melted butter. Pour in the prepared yeast mixture and mix until the ingredients are well incorporated.
Add salt and knead
- Add the salt and continue mixing until a dough forms. Knead for approximately 4 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
First rise
- Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and allow it to rise in a warm location for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape the rolls
- Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll to a thickness of approximately 1 inch, then cut into evenly sized squares.
Second rise
- Arrange the dough squares on a greased baking sheet. Cover loosely and let rise for an additional 20 minutes in a warm location.
Bake
- Bake the rolls for 14–16 minutes, or until lightly golden on top.
Prepare the honey cinnamon butter
- While the rolls are baking, combine the softened butter, confectioner’s sugar, honey, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Serve
- Brush the baked rolls with melted butter, if desired. Serve warm with the prepared honey cinnamon butter.
Notes
Substitute the all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend formulated for yeast breads. Ensure all other ingredients, particularly the yeast and confectioner’s sugar, are certified gluten-free. Additional binding agents such as xanthan gum may be necessary depending on the flour blend used.