Description
Enjoy soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet rolls inspired by Texas Roadhouse, made with a plant-based buttery spread and natural gelling agent for moist, tender texture. Perfect for any meal, these rolls bring warm, comforting homemade delight with easy-to-follow steps.
Ingredients
Scale
Yeast Mixture
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm water (around 110°F)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Dough Ingredients
- 3/4 cup warm plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons plant-based buttery spread (melted, plus extra for brushing)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Warm water to about 110°F, stir in sugar and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until frothy.
- Prepare the dough mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine warm plant-based milk, salt, and melted plant-based buttery spread. Add the yeast mixture and mix well. Gradually stir in all-purpose flour and natural gelling agent until soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough: On a floured surface, knead dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and slightly elastic.
- First rise: Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down dough, divide into 12 equal pieces, shape each into smooth balls and place 2 inches apart on greased baking tray.
- Second rise: Cover loosely and let rise 30 to 45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
- Bake and brush with buttery spread: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown. Remove and immediately brush with warm plant-based buttery spread for shine and richness.
Notes
- Ensure liquids are warm but not hot to protect yeast.
- Wait for dough to double in size for best softness.
- Using a natural gelling agent keeps crumb moist and tender for days.
- Brush rolls immediately after baking to lock in flavor and moisture.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly to maintain texture and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soft rolls, copycat texas roadhouse rolls, plant-based rolls, fluffy rolls, homemade bread
