Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Yesterday Wayne came across an article with a recipe for Texas Roadhouse Rolls. Usually when he mentions items like that, it means he'd like us to try it, so we did. The rolls turned out beautifully - nice and light and luscious, and they're definitely going on the "try again" list. 

Texas Roadhouse Rolls

• 1 1/4 cups whole milk (or 1 1/8 cups 2% milk and 1/8 cup cream)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups flour

Scald the milk* (cook in microwave for 2 minutes), then cool to room temperature (90 degrees). Stir in the yeast and honey and let set for 5 minutes. Stir in the butter, egg and salt, then the flour a cup at a time. Knead until smooth; put in greased bowl and let rise for an hour.

Punch down and roll out into a rectangle 1/2' thick. Carefully fold in half and gently press edges together. Cut into 24 squares and place on two baking sheets. 

Let rise for 30 minutes, then bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes. Serve hot with Honey Butter (see below).

*Note: I'd never understood the necessity for scalding milk, but I learned today it has something to do with protein and gluten interaction. While I don't understand why, it makes sense, and maybe I'll do that step more often. It certainly worked well in this recipe!

Honey Butter

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 1/2-2 tablespoons honey
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.