Effortless Texas Roadhouse Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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480 grams all-purpose or bread flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 large egg, room temperature
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56 grams unsalted butter, melted, divided
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60 milliliters honey
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2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
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310 milliliters whole milk
# Instructions:
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Once those rolls are out and still hot, slather the last tablespoon of melted butter over them. Enjoy right away.
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Heat up your oven to 175°C. Slide in the rolls and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes. Pull them out when the tops are light golden and look tasty.
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Slice the dough into 24 pieces. Pop them onto two greased baking sheets, cover, and set aside for 30 to 40 minutes so they get puffy and double in size.
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Knock the air out of the dough and put it on some flour. Roll it to about 1.25 centimeters thick, fold in half, and press to keep it together.
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Move the dough into a bowl you’ve oiled, cover it with wrap, and let it chill in a toasty spot till it doubles—roughly one hour.
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Knead that dough right in the bowl or on a floured countertop for around 8 minutes, until it gets smooth and bouncy.
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Keep adding flour slowly, mixing as you go, till you have a dough that holds together well.
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Toss 3 tablespoons of melted butter, the milk-yeast mix, egg, salt, and half your flour in a big bowl. Use your hands or a dough hook and blend until it's all smooth.
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Mix the cooled milk, yeast, and honey in a small bowl. Give it a good stir and let it sit for 5 minutes while the yeast wakes up.
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Warm your milk just until it’s steamy with a few bubbles at the side. Take it off the heat and let it drop to about 27–32°C before going further.
# Notes:
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For better bread, check that your yeast is still kicking. Spoon your flour into the cup and level it off—using a scale works too and keeps things precise.
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If the dough isn’t puffing up much, try putting it somewhere warm. Popping it in a warm oven or near a steamy pan of hot water makes a big difference.
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Want a firmer bite? Go for bread flour. Like them soft? All-purpose is your friend. Both work well so don’t stress.
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If using instant yeast, lower the amount to 1.75 teaspoons and mix it straight in with the dry stuff. Easy switch.