Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Steps

1. If using a bread machine, see next section below.
2. Bring the milk to a near boil. Remove it from heat when you see it begin to steam and small bubbles form on the side of the pan. Let it reduce to lukewarm, between 80-90 degrees. Why? Scalding milk helps to ensure that the dough is light and fluffy by killing the protein in the milk, which keeps the gluten intact. The gluten is what aids in the breakdown of the sugar and yeast, which in turn allows it to rise.
3. Mix the milk, yeast, sugar and honey in a small bowl until well combined. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, mix the milk mixture and half the flour to a mixing bowl. Then add 3 tablespoons of melted butter, the room temperature egg and salt Mix slowly until smooth. (Use a mixer with a dough hook if you have one, or by hand.) Gradually add the remaining flour and mix until a dough has formed.
5. Mix/knead for 8 minutes. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for a few more minutes.
6. Let sit in container for two hours (the container top will keep expanding and need to let air out)
7. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a flat, floured surface until it’s about ½ inch thick. Fold it in half and gently seal.
8. Cut into 24 squares of even size and place on 2 light, lightly-greased baking sheets. Cover and let them rise for 30-40 minutes, until doubled in size.
9. Preheat oven to 350° F and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the top is a light golden brown.
10. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and brush the top of the rolls.
11. Serve with Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter (below)
12. If using a Bread Machine:
13. Bring the milk to a near boil. Remove it from heat when you see it begin to steam and small bubbles form on the side of the pan. Let it reduce to lukewarm, between 80-90 degrees.
14. Add the milk, honey, butter, egg, and salt to the bread machine. Add the flour and create a small hole in the middle of the flour, don't let liquid inside the hole. Place the yeast in the hole.
15. Set the bread machine to the dough cycle, let it do the work from there.
16. Once complete, Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and place the dough inside. Cover the bowl (plastic wrap or a damp cloth works) and let it rise for an hour in a warm place.
17. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a flat, floured surface until it’s about ½ inch thick. Fold it in half and gently seal.
18. Cut into 24 squares of even size and place on a 2 lightly greased and lightly colored baking sheets. Cover them and let them rise for 30-40 minutes,, until doubled in size.
19. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the top is a light golden brown.
20. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and brush the top of the rolls. Serve with Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter (below)
21. Texas Roadhouse Butter
22. This Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter recipe needs nothing more than a little honey, butter, and 2 additional ingredients! Use this on homemade rolls, pancakes, sweet potatoes, and more!
23. Ingredients
24. ▢1 stick salted butter, at room temperature
25. ▢1/4 cup powdered sugar
26. ▢1.5 Tablespoons honey
27. ▢3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
28. Instructions
29. For a creamy consistency, ensure that your butter is very soft and has been at room temperature for at least an hour. Don't heat it in the microwave to achieve this as it will mess with the consistency of the butter.
30. Mix all ingredients with an electric mixer until it's creamy and smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use and enjoy!