If you’ve ever sat down at a Texas Roadhouse restaurant, chances are the warm, pillowy sweet rolls stole your heart before the entrée even arrived. These Texas Roadhouse Rolls are a legendary start to any Southern-style meal—especially when slathered with that irresistible honey cinnamon butter.
Today, we’re bringing that same comfort to your own kitchen with a homemade version that’s just as fluffy, buttery, and soul-soothing. Whether you’re baking for a holiday dinner, cozy weekend brunch, or just because you crave sweet dinner rolls, this is the roll recipe that delivers!
🍞 Why You’ll Love These Rolls
- Buttery and Soft: Enriched dough creates a tender texture and rich flavor.
- Slightly Sweet: The perfect balance of savory and sweet for any dinner.
- Easy to Reheat: Ideal for batch-baking and storing.
- Perfect With Cinnamon Butter: Just like at Texas Roadhouse!
Whether you’re planning a holiday meal or want to surprise your family on a weeknight, these homemade dinner rolls will earn you rave reviews.
🧂 Ingredients You’ll Need
- Whole milk
- Active dry yeast
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Unsalted butter
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Optional: Honey & cinnamon (for the famous butter spread!)
👩🍳 How To Make Texas Roadhouse Rolls At Home
- Warm the milk until it’s slightly hot to the touch (not boiling). Add yeast and sugar, then let it sit until bubbly.
- Beat in eggs and melted butter, then gradually add the flour and salt.
- Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rise until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough and cut into squares or classic roll shapes.
- Let the rolls rise again on a baking sheet.
- Bake until golden, then brush with melted butter for that shiny, golden finish.
- Optional but recommended: serve with cinnamon honey butter.
🔁 Reheat Like a Pro
Wondering how to reheat Texas Roadhouse rolls without drying them out?
- Wrap in foil and warm at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes.
- Or microwave for 10–15 seconds with a damp paper towel.
They’ll come out just as soft and warm as day one!
🤔 FAQ
How Many Rolls Does Texas Roadhouse Serve?
A basket usually comes with 4–6 rolls, depending on the table size.
Can I Use Cinnamon Butter?
Absolutely! Mix 1/2 cup butter + 1 tbsp honey + 1 tsp cinnamon + a pinch of powdered sugar for the iconic Texas Roadhouse cinnamon butter.
Can I Make These Ahead?
Yes! These rolls freeze beautifully. Just reheat when ready to serve.
🍽 Serve With…
These rolls go great with:
- Texas Roadhouse Tater Skins
- Thanksgiving turkey
- Creamy soups
- Or simply with butter and jam for breakfast!
📝 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re craving the taste of a Texas Roadhouse dinner at home or just want a batch of warm, buttery rolls, this recipe has you covered. From how to heat up Texas Roadhouse rolls to making your own cinnamon butter, it’s the ultimate guide to sweet dinner rolls—homemade, comforting, and unforgettable.
Texas Roadhouse Rolls: Homemade Sweet Rolls With a Buttery Touch
Ingredients
- – 1 cup whole milk warm
- – 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- – ¼ cup granulated sugar
- – 1 large egg
- – 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- – 3 cups all-purpose flour
- – 1 tsp salt
- – Extra butter for brushing
- – Optional: cinnamon honey butter
Instructions
- 1. Warm the milk to about 110°F and mix with yeast and sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- 2. Beat in the egg and melted butter.
- 3. Gradually add flour and salt. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
- 4. Cover and let the dough rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- 5. Punch down dough, roll out and cut into rolls.
- 6. Place on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise again (30–45 minutes).
- 7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- 8. Brush with melted butter while still warm.
- 9. Optional: serve with cinnamon honey butter.
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