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Fluffy Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Butter Spread

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Soft, fluffy Texas Roadhouse-style rolls with a golden crust, paired with a sweet and creamy cinnamon butter spread. Perfect for family dinners, holidays, or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour (or bread flour for extra chew)
  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
  • ¾ cup (180ml) warm whole milk (110°F / 43°C) (use dairy-free milk if needed)
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for brushing)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp salt
  • For the Cinnamon Butter Spread:
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup (40g) powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk (¾ cup/180ml at about 110°F or 43°C) with sugar (¼ cup/50g) and yeast (2 ¼ tsp or 1 packet). Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Stir in melted butter (⅓ cup/75g), egg, and salt (1 tsp) into the yeast mixture until combined.
  3. Add flour and form dough: Gradually add flour (3 ½ cups/440g), one cup at a time, stirring until dough is too stiff to stir, then turn onto floured surface.
  4. Knead the dough: Knead by hand for 8-10 minutes or 5 minutes with stand mixer until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky. Add flour if too sticky.
  5. First rise: Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough inside, cover with towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled.
  6. Shape the rolls: Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal pieces (~2 oz/56g each), roll into balls, and place in greased 9-inch round pan or baking sheet.
  7. Second rise: Cover shaped rolls and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
  8. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush rolls with melted butter and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and internal temp is 190°F (88°C).
  9. Make cinnamon butter spread: Mix softened butter (½ cup/115g), powdered sugar (⅓ cup/40g), cinnamon (1 tsp), vanilla extract (½ tsp), and salt in small bowl until smooth.
  10. Serve warm: Brush baked rolls again with melted butter and serve with cinnamon butter spread.

Notes

Use Fleischmann’s yeast for best results. Kerrygold butter enhances flavor. For dairy-free, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives but expect texture changes. Ensure proper yeast activation and kneading for fluffy texture. Don’t skip second rise. Store rolls in airtight container for 2 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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