Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Step 1

In a standing mixer combine lukewarm water and yeast. Let it sit until dissolve for about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a microwave safe medium bowl, combine milk, with the butter pieces, sugar, salt and microwave for about a minute. Stir until everything is melted.

Step 3

Dump everything into the yeast mixture.

Step 4

Whisk an egg into the the mixture .

Step 5

If the mixture is too hot let it cool to a warm mixture to prevent eggs from curdling

Step 6

Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add about 3 ½ cups of flour and continue mixing dough.

Step 7

Add in enough additional flour (if needed) to make soft dough. Err on the side  of  caution less flour , rather than more.

Step 8

Turn dough on lightly floured surface and knead for 3-4 minutes or more if you want airy bread.

Step 9

Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the dough Cover loosely with a clean cloth and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled.

Step 10

Punch the dough down.

Step 11

Roll dough into a rectangle, about 1” thickness. Use any sharp object like knife or pizza cutter to cut dough into squares.

Step 12

Preheat oven to 350 F°.

Step 13

Spray cookie sheet pan with oil or butter , then place rolls on oiled pan about ½ – 1” apart. Cover lightly with kitchen towel and let rise for about 30 minutes or until dough is puffy.

Step 14

Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with remaining melted butter.

Step 15

Remove from the baking pan and let it cool. I like to eat mine when it is still warm.

Step 16

Combine butter, confectioners’ sugar, honey, and cinnamon, in a small bowl. Then mix with a mixer or by hand until blended. Serve with rolls or refrigerate until ready to use.