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Texas Roadhouse Rolls With Cinnamon Butter

These homemade Texas Roadhouse rolls are pillowy-soft, buttery dinner rolls that perfectly recreate the restaurant favorite. Paired with sweet cinnamon honey butter, these warm, fluffy rolls make an irresistible addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 packages active dry yeast (1/4 ounce each)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water (105-115°F)
  • 1 large egg slightly beaten
  • 8 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons butter flavor shortening
Cinnamon Butter
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk chilled
  • 1/2 teaspoon corn syrup
  • 3/4-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, salt, granulated sugar, and nonfat dry milk powder.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix warm water (105-115°F) with the beaten egg until well blended.
  3. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the water-egg mixture. Mix by hand, giving approximately 150 strokes while scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl frequently.
  4. Add half of the melted butter (4 tablespoons) and beat it into the dough until incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the remaining flour, about 1/3 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  6. Add the butter flavor shortening and incorporate thoroughly into the dough.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in a warm, draft-free area to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  8. After the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
  9. Roll the dough to approximately 1/2-inch thickness and cut into squares.
  10. Place the dough squares on a greased baking sheet, leaving space between each roll. Cover and let rise again until puffy, about 30 minutes.
  11. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  12. Bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  13. Brush the tops with the remaining melted butter immediately after removing from the oven.
  14. For the cinnamon butter: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, chilled sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup, and cinnamon. Whip until light and fluffy.
  15. Serve the warm rolls with the cinnamon butter on the side.

Notes

The nonfat dry milk powder adds richness without additional liquid - it's a key ingredient for authentic flavor. Don't skip the butter-flavored shortening as it contributes to the signature Texas Roadhouse taste. For best results, serve these rolls warm from the oven.
Leftover rolls can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. They're delicious when toasted for breakfast the next morning. The cinnamon butter can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.