Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls (Sweet Buttery Yeast Rolls With Cinnamon Honey Butter, 2 Hr)
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Texas Roadhouse rolls with golden buttery tops, sweet brioche-like interior, served with cinnamon honey butter spread on the side
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Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls (Sweet Buttery Yeast Rolls With Cinnamon Honey Butter, 2 Hr)

4.8 (79 reviews)
· 120 min
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Published May 9, 2026
Category Dinner
By Sara

Introduction

Tutorial: how to make Texas Roadhouse rolls — soft sweet buttery yeast rolls + cinnamon honey butter. 2 hr copycat.

Ingredients List

  • 1 cup warm milk + 1/4 cup honey + 1 packet yeast + 4.5 cups bread flour + 1/4 cup sugar + 1.5 tsp salt + 1/2 cup butter + 2 eggs
  • 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (brush)
  • 1 cup butter + 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1/2 cup honey + 2 tsp cinnamon + vanilla + salt

Timing

Close-up of fluffy yeast roll torn open showing pillowy soft interior, drizzled with melted butter and cinnamon honey butter

Mix 15. Rise 1 60. Shape + rise 2 30. Bake 15. Total 120 min.

Step 1 — Activate + Knead

Warm milk + honey + yeast 5 min. Knead 7-8 min.

Step 2 — Rise 1 Hr

Doubled.

Step 3 — Shape 24

9×13 pan, 4×6 grid touching.

Step 4 — Rise 30 Min

Puffed.

Step 5 — Bake 350°F 13-15

Egg wash + golden.

Step 6 — Butter + Cinnamon Honey Butter

Hot melted butter brush. Beat spread 3 min fluffy.

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 240 | Protein 4g | Fat 10g | Carbs 32g | Sugar 10g

Healthier Alternatives

Whole wheat. Less sugar. Plant-based butter.

Serving Suggestions

Steak, soup, salad. Holidays. Cabernet, malbec.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Hot milk
  • AP flour
  • No 2nd rise
  • Cold butter spread
  • Underbaked

Storing Tips

2 days bag. Freeze 3 mo.

Conclusion

That’s how to make Texas Roadhouse rolls. Comment your steak pairing, share a photo, subscribe.

FAQs

Bread flour sub? AP + gluten.

Active dry? Proof first.

Make ahead? Cold rise.

GF? Different recipe.

Vegan? Plant subs.

Honey butter why? Iconic spread.

Recipe Card: Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Mix: 15 min | Rise: 1.5 hr | Bake: 15 min | Total: 2 hr | Yield: 24 rolls | Calories: 240/roll

Ingredients

  • Rolls: 1 cup warm milk + 1/4 cup honey + 1 packet yeast + 4.5 cups bread flour + 1/4 cup sugar + 1.5 tsp salt + 1/2 cup butter + 2 eggs
  • Egg wash: 1 egg + 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup melted butter for brushing
  • Cinnamon honey butter: 1 cup butter + 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1/2 cup honey + 2 tsp cinnamon + vanilla + salt

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk + honey 5 min; knead with all ingredients 7-8 min.
  2. First rise 1 hr until doubled.
  3. Divide into 24 balls; place in greased 9×13.
  4. Second rise 30 min until puffed.
  5. Egg wash; bake at 350°F for 13-15 min.
  6. Brush hot rolls with melted butter; whip cinnamon honey butter spread; serve warm.

Nutrition (per roll)

Calories 240 | Protein 4g | Fat 10g | Carbs 32g | Sugar 10g

Texas Roadhouse rolls with golden buttery tops, sweet brioche-like interior, served with cinnamon honey butter spread on the side
Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls (Sweet Buttery Yeast Rolls With Cinnamon Honey Butter, 2 Hr)

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