3-1/2cupsall-purpose flour*if using fresh milled whole grain flour, see note below
1/3cupsugar
1largeegg
1/3cupunsalted butter, melted
1teaspoonsalt
another 1/4 cup melted butter for brushingoptional (salted butter is fine to use, but unsalted is preferred)
Instructions
Heat milk to 100°F, then combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a pyrex or bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In the bowl of your stand mixer (or regular bowl if doing this by hand) measure your flour, egg, 1/3 cup melted butter, and salt. Mix together using the paddle attachment and then add the foamy yeast mixture. Once it's all mixed to a shaggy mass, attach the dough hook and knead until you have a smooth, slightly tacky dough. Yes this dough will feel moist, that's ok.
Lightly grease your bowl, work your dough into a ball creating tension, cover and allow the dough to rise to double it's size.
Once the dough is doubled in size, scoop out onto a lightly floured counter and allow to rest 10 minutes.
Gently roll the rested dough into a sort of rectangle shape about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the desired size squares in your dough. Place on cookie sheet covered either in parchment paper or lightly greased with butter until doubled in size again.
Preheat your oven to 375°.
Once rolls have risen to double, bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Brush the rolls with the optional melted butter for that classic Texas Roadhouse roll shine. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
If you want to use fresh milled wheat for this recipe, stick to just 3 cups flour and add a little at a time during the kneading process. Remember whole grain flour will soak up more of your moisture, so be sure to keep the dough tacky.
If you need to, you can swap butter for another healthy fat alternative like coconut oil or avocado oil.