Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls: a deliciously versatile roll that literally melts in your mouth. Use it for a side with any meal or for fresh sandwiches.
Rolls are the perfect side for any dinner.
I recently had guests over for dinner and made my favorite Simple and Delicious Crescent Rolls. They devoured my rolls and made the comment that they tasted similar to the rolls at Texas Roadhouse. Enjoying the challenge of creating something that people love and associate a mealtime memory, I created this copycat recipe. These copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls literally melt in your mouth.
I was brain washed into thinking that our family crescent roll was the ONLY roll. However I may have some competition at the next family gathering. I actually use the exact same recipe, just roll them out slightly different. They are simple to make but just a little time consuming because they are made with self rising yeast. Great to make when you have a big meal to prepare because you make them in three sessions on the hour. The first is mixing the dough, second rolling out dough and third baking the rolls.
The major difference in this recipe is that you simply cut the dough into about 4 inch squares. The only trick I found is the thicker the dough, the thicker the roll. Let me explain. My first batch I was used to making my crescent rolls and rolled the dough too thin. So when those rolls were baked they were only an inch thick. As I went on I left the dough a little thicker and my rolls ended up almost two inches thick. Either way, they were devoured!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 T. yeast
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 cups milk, scalded
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1 t. salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 cups flour
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water (add 1T. sugar).
- In a separate bowl, mix liquid ingredients.
- Add yeast once it’s doubled in size and mix in dry ingredients (add flour slowly).
- Let dough double in size (about 45 minutes).
- Use 1/4 of dough and roll into large rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Use pizza cutter and cut into 4 inch squares.
- Place on greased pan.
- Cover; let rise until doubled in size (45-60 minutes).
- Bake at 375º for 10-12 minutes.
- Brush with butter once out of the oven.
Just a few simple tricks to make the perfect roll.
It really is a simple recipe, but make sure to read through everything before you start. Some steps that will help you be successful are:
- Don’t forget to use scalded milk. I just throw it in the microwave for two minutes, but just don’t forget it.
- Make the mashed potatoes first so that you have them ready. I love using instant potatoes. So simple to just add water. My mom always bags extra mashed potatoes in ziplocks with 1 cup just for roll making and places them in the freezer.
- Use warm water for the yeast, not hot. Add a Tablespoon of sugar to it to help it grow. It should grow to at least two cups in size before adding to the dough.
If you can remember those things, the rest of the directions are a cinch. So if you’re looking for a fun side or delicious roll to make sandwiches then this is the recipe for you!
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