Make your favorite restaurant bread at home with this easy recipe! These homemade Roadhouse rolls are soft, fluffy and slightly sweet. Perfect for family dinners or holidays.
3 ½ - 4cupsall-purpose flourplus additional for kneading
3tablespoonsunsalted buttermelted (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, 12x8 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.