Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups whole milk (105–110°F) Milk, whole (3.25%)
• 1 packet (1/4 oz) active dry yeast Yeast, active dry
• 3 tablespoons honey Honey
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature Butter, unsalted
• 1 large egg , at room temperature Egg, whole, raw
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt Salt, table
• 4 cups all-purpose flour All-purpose flour (enriched, bleached)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted (for brushing) Butter, unsalted

Instructions

1. Combine milk, yeast, and honey in a small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. In a stand mixer with dough hook, beat milk mixture, butter, egg, salt, and 2 cups flour on medium-low until a smooth batter forms, 1–2 minutes.
3. Gradually add remaining 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, elastic, slightly tacky dough forms. Beat on medium-high 3 minutes.
4. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
5. Punch down dough. On a floured surface, roll into a 1/2-inch rectangle. Fold in half, press edges to seal. Roll again into a 12×8-inch rectangle; cut into 15 rolls.
6. Place rolls on parchment-lined baking sheets, cover, and let rise until doubled, 30–45 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake 14–16 minutes until golden brown.
8. Brush with melted butter and serve warm.