Better Than Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Step 1

Lightly grease a large mixing bowl and set aside.

Step 2

In the work bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve yeast in water with a whisk.

Step 3

Allow yeast to stand for 5 -10 minutes until it starts to foam.

Step 4

Attach bowl to mixer. With the paddle attachment. stir on low speed.

Step 5

Add milk, butter, and sugar, continuing on low speed until thoroughly mixed.

Step 6

Gradually add 1½ cups flour, stirring until thoroughly mixed.

Step 7

Add egg and salt, mixing to combine.

Step 8

Change the attachment to the dough hook.

Step 9

On low to medium speed, gradually add remaining flour.

Step 10

Continue to mix until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.

Step 11

Transfer dough to prepared bowl, using a dough scraper if necessary.

Step 12

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow dough to double in size (approx. 1-1½ hours).

Step 13

Punch dough down, remove from bowl, and place on a floured work surface.

Step 14

With a rolling pin, roll out dough in a rectangle to approx. ½ inch in thickness.

Step 15

Using a pizza cutter, divide into 18 pieces.

Step 16

Place each piece 2 inches apart on parchment lined baking sheets.

Step 17

Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow to double in size.

Step 18

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. When rolls have risen, place on middle rack of oven.

Step 19

Bake 15 minutes or until light golden brown.

Step 20

Remove from oven and immediately brush with melted butter.

Step 21

Serve warm or allow to cool.