Texas Roadhouse’s Rolls

Ingredients:

• Rolls:
  • 1 packet dry active yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter
• Honey Cinnamon Butter:
  • 4 tbsp softened unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 tbsp confectioners’ sugar

How to Make Texas Roadhouse’s Rolls:

1. Place the yeast and warm water in a bowl or container, stir once, and let rest.
2. Add the milk and buttermilk to a microwave-safe container and heat until warmed. It is okay if the buttermilk separates at this point; it will not affect the recipe.
3. Stir 2 tbsp softened butter into the milk and buttermilk mixture until melted.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the milk mixture, yeast, granulated sugar, salt, and 1 cup of flour. Beat on high with a dough hook until well combined and smooth.
5. Add the egg to the bowl and beat until well incorporated.
6. Gradually add the remaining flour, a little at a time, until the dough comes cleanly away from the dough hook attachment in the mixer.
7. Lightly flour the dough and shape it into a ball in a well-greased large mixing bowl.
8. Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
9. Place the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out until it is 1/2 inch thick.
10. Cut the dough into 12 even rectangular shapes.
11. Fold the ends of each rectangle under to form a roll shape and place on a parchment or silicone mat-lined baking sheet. Allow them to rise slightly for 20 minutes.
12. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
13. Bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned on top.
14. Brush the tops with melted butter if desired.
15. Combine the ingredients for the honey cinnamon butter in a bowl and mix until well combined.
16. Serve the warm rolls with the honey cinnamon butter.