Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Ingredients

• ¼ cup (60ml) water
• 2¼ teaspoon (7g) yeast
• 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 6 tablespoons (90g) unsalted butter
• 5-6 tablespoons (60-72g) sugar
• 1½ teaspoons (10g) salt
• 1 large egg
• 3½-3¾ cups (420-470g) all-purpose flour
• unsalted butter (for brushing the finished rolls)
• 2 ounces (57g) butter, (unsalted and softened)
• 1½-2 tablespoons (21-28g) powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey
• ½ teaspoon (3g) cinnamon (or more)

Steps

1. 1

   In a stand mixer, combine lukewarm water and yeast and let dissolve for about 5 minutes.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Allow the liquid to cool to 110℉/43℃ so you don't kill your yeast or curdle your egg. Then, dump it into the yeast mixture.

4. 4

   Whisk an egg into the mixture.

5. 5

   Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add about 3½ cups of flour and continue mixing the dough.

6. 6

   Add as much flour as needed to make a soft dough. Err on the side of caution, less flour is better than more.

7. 7

   Turn dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-4 minutes or more.

8. 8

   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 1-2 hours or until doubled.

9. 9

   Punch the dough down.

10. 10

    Roll dough into a rectangle about 1" thick. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut dough into squares.

11. 11

    Preheat oven to 350F°/177℃.

12. 12

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

13. 13

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

14. 14

    Remove from the baking pan and let it cool. I like eating mine when they're still warm.

15. 15

    Combine butter, confectioners' sugar, honey, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Then mix with a mixer or by hand until blended. Serve with rolls (refrigerate leftovers).