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You’ll love these homemade copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls – they’re soft, fluffy, and a little sweet with a buttery finish, just like the ones you get in the restaurant. Made with 7 simple pantry ingredients and baked to a golden brown, the light texture makes them hard to resist.
If you love warm dinner rolls served fresh from the oven, this copycat recipe definitely overdelivers. But the best part? You don’t even have to leave the house and fight the crowds to get a seat in the restaurant.
We’re sharing tips to help you get the best results with this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and a printable recipe card.
And you’ll want to make a batch of the signature homemade Texas Roadhouse butter to replicate the restaurant experience. It’s super easy to make at home and adds a sweet, creamy touch that makes these rolls truly irresistible.
For a smaller batch of bread, be sure to try my Air Fryer Dinner Roll Recipe.
I love copycat recipes, because they’re just so darn good when you don’t feel like getting out. Another favorite is this Copycat Chipotle Chicken Bowl.
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls Ingredients Needed
- Whole milk – Make sure it’s warm, not hot, so the yeast activates properly.
- Granulated white sugar – This adds sweetness and helps the yeast grow.
- Active dry yeast – Check that it’s fresh so your rolls rise well.
- Unsalted butter (softened) – Gives the dough richness and makes it tender. Softening at room temperature ensures it mixes into the dough properly. Cold butter doesn’t work.
- Egg – Helps make the bread soft and rich.
- Salt – Balances the sweetness and brings out the flavor.
- All-purpose flour – Spoon and level it when measuring so you don’t use too much.
- Melted butter (for finishing) – Brush this on top for a classic buttery finish.
Get the complete ingredients & directions in the recipe card below.
How to Make Homemade Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Mix the warm milk and sugar in a small bowl, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit until it gets foamy.
Pour the yeast mixture into a large bowl. Add the softened butter, egg, salt, and some of the flour. Mix until smooth.
Slowly add the rest of the flour until you have a soft dough. It should feel a little tacky but not too sticky.
Mix the dough a bit more to help it come together.
Put the dough in a lightly greased bowl and turn it once so it’s coated. Cover and let it rise until it doubles in size.
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and gently press it down. Roll the dough into a rectangle, about half an inch thick.
Cut the dough into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Place the pieces on prepared baking sheets, cover them, and let the dough rise again until puffy.
Bake the rolls until they’re golden brown.
Take the rolls out of the oven and brush them right away with melted butter.
Tips for Making Texas Roadhouse Rolls at Home
- Check the expiration date on your yeast to make sure it’s fresh.
- Spoon and level flour when measuring to prevent dense rolls.
- Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment to make kneading easier.
- Dough should be slightly tacky, not sticky.
- Don’t overbake the rolls or they can dry out.
- This recipe has not been tested using a bread machine.
Recipe Substitutions & Variations
- Sprinkle flaky salt on top of the rolls before baking.
- Brush the cooked rolls with garlic butter instead of plain butter for a savory flavor.
Can I make Texas Roadhouse rolls ahead of time?
Yes. You can prepare and shape the rolls up to the first rise, cover and refrigerate them overnight, and let them come to room temperature and finish rising before baking.
What to Serve with Texas Roadhouse Dinner Rolls
These buttery rolls go with just about any comfort food recipe, like Million Dollar Chicken Bake or Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops.
How to Store Leftover Roadhouse Rolls
Keep leftover dinner rolls in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to 5 days.
Can I freeze these rolls?
You can! After they’ve cooled, place the baked rolls in a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up 2 months. There’s no need to thaw them before reheating – they can go directly in the oven when you’re ready.
Why didn’t my rolls rise?
Most likely it was inactive yeast or milk that was too hot – either can prevent proper rising.
Soft, fluffy, and brushed with melted butter straight from the oven, these copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls bring that classic steakhouse flavor right to your table. The dough is simple to work with, the texture turns out light and tender, and they pair with just about any meal. Once you make them fresh at home, it’s hard to go back to the restaurant.
More Restaurant Copycat Recipes…
- Copycat Cheesy Gordita Crunch – Air Fryer & Oven
- Homemade Jarlsberg Cheese Dip – Kroger copycat recipe
- Copycat Big Mac Sliders
- Bisquick Cheddar Biscuits – Copycat Cheddar Bay Biscuits
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk, warmed to 105-110℉
- ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast, about 2¼ teaspoons
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, ½ stick, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for kneading
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (to finish the baked rolls)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the milk and sugar together, then sprinkle yeast over the top. Let the mixture set until foamy, about 5 minutes.1 ¼ cups whole milk, ⅓ cup granulated white sugar, 1 packet active dry yeast
- Add yeast mixture to a large mixing bowl, then add ¼ cup softened butter, egg, salt and 2 cups of flour.¼ cup unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Beat on medium speed until the batter is smooth. Gradually add in additional flour until a soft dough ball forms.
- Increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 2-3 more minutes. The dough should be tacky, but not sticky. If it’s too sticky, mix in more flour 1 tablespoon at a time..
- Lightly grease a large bowl. Place dough in the bowl, turning once to coat it. Cover the bowl with a clean dish towel and set it in warm place to rise until doubled in size (about 45-60 minutes).
- Lightly flour your work surface. Gently punch down the dough and turn it out on the floured surface. Knead the dough lightly if necessary
- Let it rest for a few minutes while you prepare the baking sheets by lining with a silicone mat or by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- Roll dough out to a ½-inch thick, 12×8 inch rectangle.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into squares or rectangles. You’ll get 24-30 rolls.
- Transfer rolls to the prepared baking sheets. Cover with a clean dish towel and let rise until almost doubled in size (about 45-60 minutes).
- About 20 minutes prior to rising being done, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- After rising, bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and brush with the melted butter.3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Notes
- Check the date on your yeast to make sure it’s fresh.
- For best results, spoon the flour into your measuring cup instead of scooping directly from the bag. Then use the back of a knife to level off the top. This prevents packing in too much flour, which can make the rolls dense.
- I like to use my stand mixer for this recipe.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container on the counter for up to 4-5 days.
- Serve these rolls with our Copycat Texas Roadhouse Honey Butter recipe.
- Nutritional information is based on 24 rolls.
Nutritional Estimate
Nutritional information is provided as a reference, using an online calculator. We recommend verifying the information independently for accuracy.
