Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls Recipe (Soft & Fluffy)
Texas Roadhouse rolls are legendary for a reason — warm, fluffy, lightly sweet, and brushed with butter, they vanish before the meal even starts. This copycat recipe recreates those pillowy rolls exactly, and paired with cinnamon honey butter, they’re every bit as dangerous as the basket at the restaurant. Here’s how to make them at home.
Why You’ll Love These Rolls
- Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet — the exact Texas Roadhouse texture.
- That buttery, glossy top — brushed on warm.
- Crowd-pleaser — makes 16, perfect for dinners and holidays.
- Pairs with cinnamon honey butter for the full experience.
The Ingredients That Matter
- Warm milk — gives the rolls their tender, rich crumb (richer than water-based dough).
- Sugar — these rolls are signature-sweet, so don’t cut it back.
- Yeast — bloom it until foamy so the rolls rise tall and fluffy.
- Butter — in the dough and brushed on top for that glossy, irresistible finish.
How to Make Them
Bloom the yeast in warm milk, mix in egg, butter, flour, and salt, knead, and let rise. Cut into the signature squares, rise again, bake until golden, and brush with butter. Full timing is in the recipe card below.
Pro Tips
- Cut even squares — it’s the Texas Roadhouse signature shape and helps them bake uniformly.
- Brush butter twice — once out of the oven and again a minute later.
- Don’t over-flour — a slightly soft, tacky dough makes the fluffiest rolls.
- Serve warm — they’re at their best straight from the oven.
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Stir the sugar into the warm milk, sprinkle the yeast over, and let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix in the egg and melted butter, then the flour and salt. Knead 6-8 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll the dough out and cut into 16 squares. Place in a greased pan, cover, and rise 45 minutes.
- Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes until golden on top. Brush generously with melted butter and serve warm with cinnamon honey butter.
Notes
What to Serve With Them
There’s only one correct answer: Copycat Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter. Whip up a batch while the dough rises and serve them together, warm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the dough ahead?
Yes. Refrigerate the dough after the first rise overnight, then shape, do the final rise, and bake the next day.
Why are my rolls dense?
Usually under-proofing or too much flour. Let them fully double during each rise and keep the dough soft.
Can I freeze them?
Absolutely. Freeze baked rolls, then reheat at 350°F and brush with fresh butter.
Can I use instant yeast?
Yes — you can skip the blooming step and mix it straight into the flour, though blooming is a good safety check.
More Copycat Texas Roadhouse
Don’t forget the Cinnamon Honey Butter — it’s the half of the magic that makes these rolls unforgettable.
