TEXAS ROADHOUSE ROLLS

I tried these years ago and we weren't impressed.  I'm not sure if this is a different recipe, or if I've just gotten better at making bread (hopefully the latter ;), but these were so delicious.  They were super light and fluffy and they were so good with the cinnamon honey butter.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE ROLLS

INGREDIENTS:

·         1 1/4 cups whole milk (105-110 degrees F)

·         1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast

·         3 tablespoons honey

·         1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

·         1 large egg, at room temperature

·         1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

·         4 cups all-purpose flour

·         Cinnamon honey butter

DIRECTIONS:

1.       Combine milk, yeast and honey in a small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

2.      In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with dough hook attachment, beat the milk mixture, butter, egg, salt and 2 cups flour on medium-low speed until a smooth batter forms, about 1-2 minutes.

3.      Gradually add remaining 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, smooth ball of dough is formed. The dough should feel elastic and slightly tacky to the touch. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.

4.      Lightly oil a large bowl or coat with nonstick spray; place dough in bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with non-stick spray and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

5.      Gently deflate dough by punching down. Working on a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Fold in half, gently pressing the edges to seal. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough again into a 12×8-inch rectangle; cut into 15 rolls.

6.      Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place rolls onto the prepared baking sheets. Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with non-stick spray and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.

7.      Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 14-16 minutes.

8.      Serve warm, brushed with cinnamon honey butter.

Cinnamon Honey Butter

2 sticks real butter, (close to room temp- works best when slightly chilled still.)
2/3 C honey
¾ C powdered sugar

1-2 tsp cinnamon

Just place it all in a bowl and beat with an electric hand-mixer for 2-3 minutes on medium-high speed.