Name: Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 1 cup warm whole milk (about 110 °F (43 °C)); 2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast (1 packet); 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 large egg (room temperature); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted, plus more for brushing); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature); 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

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Fluffy, soft, and slightly sweet – these are the BEST Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls! No need to fight the restaurant crowds when you can make this classic rolls recipe right at home. Oh, and of course I’ve included the recipe for honey cinnamon butter as well!

a batch of texas roadhouse rolls are placed in a basket

Let’s be real. There’s one main reason you go to Texas Roadhouse… and that’s for the rolls. They’re soft, fluffy little pillows of heaven that are made delicious with a smear of honey cinnamon butter! Honestly, my butter to roll ratio is a little bit ridiculous, and I always feel bad asking the server for extra butter. That’s all the more reason to make the rolls and butter at home!

If you’re a novice bread baker, have no fear. The kneading and rising requires a little bit of patience, but this recipe is really SO easy. I’ve also included a few helpful tips and tricks to help you really nail it! With this foolproof recipe, you’ll have rolls that are (dare I say) even better than the ones at Texas Roadhouse.

baked rolls are placed in a parchment paper lined basket

Why You’ll Love This

Copycat! I love a good copycat recipe and this is one of the best I’ve made! These rolls taste just like (if not better than) the real deal. If you have a dinner party planned, serve these to your friends and watch them fall in love with this copycat recipe.
The butter. Need I really say more? If you’ve been to the chain restaurant, you already know what the deal is. The honey cinnamon butter is pretty addictive! It’s hard not to pile it high on top of your rolls.
Simple ingredients. This is a true budget-friendly recipe that features a handful of baking staples that you might just have in your kitchen right now. You’ll find no unnecessary frills here or complicated ingredients.

the ingredients for texas roadhouse rolls are placed on a wooden surface

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here is a list of ingredients you will need to make this Texas Roadhouse rolls recipe. Make sure to scroll down to view the full recipe for exact measurements.

Whole milk
Active dry yeast
White granulated sugar
All purpose flour
Egg
Unsalted butter
Salt

For the honey cinnamon butter:

Unsalted butter
Powdered sugar
Honey
Cinnamon

How To Make Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Here is a general overview of the steps involved to make Texas Roadhouse rolls with honey cinnamon butter. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this post for the full recipe.

Bloom the yeast. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy. This indicates that the yeast is active. If it does not get frothy, pour it out and start over.

Add ingredients. Add in the flour, egg, melted butter and salt.

ingredients are being mixed to create dough

Make the dough. Using the dough hook, mix on medium speed for 7-19 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It should pull away from the sides of the bowl. If it’s sticking to the sides, add in more flour.

Let it rise. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

a rectangle sheet of dough is placed on a cutting board

a sheet of dough has been folded onto itself

Roll the dough. Punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a rectangle that’s about half an inch thick. Fold the dough in half lengthwise.

three strips of dough are placed on a cutting board

unbaked rolls are placed next to one another

Cut into rolls. Cut the dough into 3 even strips, then cut each of those strips into 8 individual rolls for 24 rolls total.

Let the rolls rise. Place the rolls on 2 baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place for another 30-45 minutes.

Bake. Bake rolls at 350°F for 13-15 minutes until golden brown on top.

butter is being brushed on to baked rolls

freshly baked rolls are spread out on a baking sheet

Butter the rolls. Immediately after removing the rolls from the oven, brush the tops with melted butter.

Make the honey cinnamon butter. Whisk together softened butter, powdered sugar, honey and cinnamon to make the honey cinnamon butter for serving.

two halved, buttered rolls are placed in a container with more rolls

Recipe Tips, Substitutions, and Variations

Here are just a few ways to get the best copycat rolls every single time!

Measure with care. When it comes to baking, there’s not a whole lot of room for error. Make sure you measure every single ingredient with care!
Bloom the yeast. Frothy yeast means that it’s active and ready to use. If it doesn’t get frothy, pour it out and start over. Note that your milk shouldn’t be heated over 115°F, because if it’s too hot it’ll kill the yeast.
Let it rise. Don’t rush perfection, people! The dough will need time to rise two different times. First when it’s just a big ball, then again when you slice it into rolls. This is important – if you try to cut corners on time here, your rolls won’t be fluffy.

cinnamon butter has been spread on a halved roll

Storage and Reheating Instructions

Once cooled to room temp, you can store your copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls at room temperature for 2-3 days. Want to enjoy them warm? Zap them in the microwave for just about 10 seconds or use a toaster oven!

These rolls freeze well too! Allow the rolls to cool to room temperature then place in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months. To reheat, place onto a baking sheet and reheat in the oven or toaster oven until warmed through.

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