Description
Enjoy soft, fluffy, and golden Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls made with simple pantry staples and plant-based ingredients. Perfectly tender with a rich aroma, these homemade rolls are ideal for any occasion and easily customized with herbs, spices, or cheese (plant-based).
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (natural)
- 1 tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)
- ½ cup warm whole milk (plant-based)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (plant-based), melted
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
For Brushing
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (plant-based), melted
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: Warm the water until comfortably warm to the touch. Sprinkle the active dry yeast and a pinch of sugar over the surface. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until frothy and bubbly to ensure the yeast is active.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar (natural), and sea salt. In a separate container, gently warm the plant-based milk, then mix in the vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and melted plant-based butter. Add this mixture and the frothy yeast water to the dry ingredients. Stir with a spoon or use a stand mixer with a dough hook until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky. This develops gluten for great texture and structure.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the Rolls: Punch down the dough to release air bubbles. Divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each into a smooth ball by tucking edges underneath. Arrange side by side in a greased baking dish or sheet pan with some space between each.
- Second Rise: Cover the shaped rolls and let rise for 30 to 45 minutes until puffed and touching.
- Bake and Brush: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown on top. Immediately brush tops with melted plant-based butter to keep them soft and flavorful.
Notes
- Use warm, not hot, liquids to activate yeast effectively without killing it.
- Properly knead dough to develop gluten for airy, tender rolls.
- Cover dough well during rising to prevent drying out.
- Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature.
- Brush with melted plant-based butter right after baking for shine and softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Texas Roadhouse rolls, copycat rolls, soft rolls, fluffy bread, homemade rolls, plant-based rolls, bakery style rolls