Texas Roadhouse Rolls Copycat Recipe

Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe

If you’ve ever eaten at Texas Roadhouse, you probably remember the rolls.

They’re soft, slightly sweet, warm, and almost impossible to stop eating. And then there’s that cinnamon honey butter. Honestly, the butter might be half the reason people keep coming back.

The good news? You can make a very similar restaurant-style version at home.

These homemade rolls are fluffy on the inside, lightly golden on the outside, and perfect with the cinnamon honey butter below.

Tools I Used

These are the kitchen tools I recommend for making these rolls. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase through them, at no additional cost to you.

Tool	Why I Use It
Stand Mixer	Makes kneading the dough much easier
Digital Kitchen Scale	Helps measure flour accurately
Large Mixing Bowl	Gives the dough plenty of room to rise
Rolling Pin	Makes it easy to roll the dough evenly
Baking Sheet	For baking the rolls
Pastry Brush	Perfect for brushing melted butter over the finished rolls
Digital Kitchen Thermometer	Helps make sure the milk is at the right temperature for the yeast
Airtight Storage Container	Keeps leftover rolls soft and fresh

My pick: If you bake bread regularly, a stand mixer and digital kitchen scale are the two tools I’d buy first. They make homemade rolls much more consistent.

Texas Roadhouse-Style Rolls

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Rise Time: 1½–2 hours
Bake Time: 12–15 minutes
Servings: 20–24 rolls

Ingredients

For the Rolls

• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk, about 105–110°F
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing

For the Cinnamon Honey Butter

• ½ cup softened unsalted butter
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

How to Make Texas Roadhouse-Style Rolls

1. Activate the yeast

Pour the warm milk into a large mixing bowl.

Add the honey and yeast. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for about 5–10 minutes.

It should become slightly foamy.

If nothing happens, your yeast may be inactive or your milk may have been too hot or too cold.

2. Add the wet ingredients

Add the melted butter and egg to the yeast mixture.

Stir until combined.

3. Add the flour

Add 3½ cups of flour and the salt.

Mix until a soft dough forms.

If the dough is extremely sticky, gradually add more flour, a tablespoon or two at a time.

Try not to add too much flour. That’s one of the easiest ways to end up with heavy, dense rolls.

4. Knead the dough

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5–7 minutes.

You’re looking for a smooth, elastic dough that springs back slightly when pressed.

5. Let the dough rise

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl.

Cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1–1½ hours, or until roughly doubled in size.

6. Shape the rolls

Punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface.

Roll it out to approximately ½ inch thick.

Cut the dough into squares or rectangles.

Place the pieces on a lightly greased baking sheet, leaving a little room between them.

7. Let them rise again

Cover the rolls and let them rise for another 30–45 minutes.

This second rise helps give them that soft, fluffy texture.

8. Bake

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Bake the rolls for approximately 12–15 minutes, or until they’re lightly golden on top.

Don’t overbake them.

9. Brush with butter

As soon as the rolls come out of the oven, brush the tops with melted butter.

Serve them warm.

Cinnamon Honey Butter

Add the softened butter, honey, powdered sugar, cinnamon and salt to a small bowl.

Beat until smooth and fluffy.

Taste and adjust the cinnamon or honey if needed.

Serve immediately with warm rolls.

The Secret to Really Soft Rolls

Don’t automatically add all the flour listed in the recipe.

Start with 3½ cups and add more only if necessary.

The dough should be soft and slightly tacky but still manageable. Too much flour can turn a soft restaurant-style roll into a dense dinner roll.

And don’t rush the rising process. Yeast needs time.

Can You Make These Rolls Ahead?

Yes.

You can prepare the dough, shape the rolls and refrigerate them before the final rise.

When you’re ready to bake, allow the rolls to come closer to room temperature and finish rising before putting them in the oven.

You can also freeze baked rolls for later. Let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight freezer-safe container.

What to Serve With These Rolls

These rolls are especially good with:

• Steak
• Grilled chicken
• Pot roast
• Mashed potatoes
• Green beans
• Chili
• Beef stew
• Chicken soup
• Thanksgiving dinner

And yes, you can absolutely eat one straight from the oven with a ridiculous amount of cinnamon honey butter. That’s basically the point.

My Take

The cinnamon honey butter is what really makes these work.

You can make perfectly good dinner rolls without it, but if you’re trying to recreate that restaurant experience at home, don’t skip it.

I’d also make these a little smaller than you think you need. Somehow people always find room for a second one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these official Texas Roadhouse rolls?

No. This is a homemade copycat-style recipe inspired by the soft, sweet rolls served at Texas Roadhouse.

Can I use instant yeast?

Yes. Instant yeast can generally be mixed directly into the dough rather than activated first, although activating it first is also fine.

Why are my rolls dense?

The most common reasons are too much flour, insufficient rising time, inactive yeast, or overbaking.

Can I make smaller rolls?

Absolutely. Cut the dough into smaller pieces and reduce the baking time slightly. Keep an eye on them because smaller rolls can bake quickly.

Can I freeze these rolls?

Yes. Allow baked rolls to cool completely, then place them in an airtight freezer-safe container or bag.

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