Everything you wanted to know about Texas Roadhouse rolls (2024)

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Posted on Sep 4, 2023Updated on Sep 4, 2023, 2:59 pm CDT

Why are Texas Roadhouse rolls so good? And so popular? And so present on TikTok?

For starters, Texas Roadhouse rolls are made from scratch, and therefore are standard bearers for an “everything made from scratch” policy that the chain restaurant’s website touts. As it notes, “Legendary Food, Legendary Service® starts with taking no shortcuts. We take great pride in every plate we serve, every time.”

Texas Roadhouse started in 1993 in Clarksville, Indiana, and is now headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. According to a Daily Dot article, “There are now 627 locations in 49 U.S. states and 10 countries, bringing its take on ‘traditional Texas cuisine’ to the world.”

The rolls are a calling card for the chain restaurant; as its About Us page notes, “Every table is seated with Fresh-Baked Bread and honey cinnamon butter. It’s our way of welcoming you.”

How many Texas Roadhouse rolls can one person eat? And what is the Texas Roadhouse Rolls Challenge?

Do you know how many Texas Roadhouse rolls you can eat? Some TikTokers, consumed with that question, make TikTok content as they’re gathering their answers.

For instance, the Daily Dot covered a Tarleton State University student (@riley.513) who set upon completing a “Texas Roadhouse rolls challenge,” collaborating with nine friends to eat a combined 35 baskets of rolls (140 rolls total, with four per basket). The story quotes the creator as saying, “We were definitely all dying after this.”

@riley.513 we were definitely all dying after this, but the world record that we cpuld find was 33 🤷‍♀️#fyp #foryoupage #foryou #viral #tiktok #texas #texasroadhouse #texasroadhouserolls #texasroadhousechallenge #rolls #texasroadhouse🤠 #texasroadhousebutter ♬ The Home Depot Beat – The Home Depot

According to Delishably, the challenge started in 2021 when “a group of teenagers from Cheshire, Connecticut” took down 132 rolls, though the article didn’t specify how large the group was. That article also pointed to a TikTok that Barstool Sports posted on July 4 (the day of the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, a national celebration of overeating). That video showed a group of eaters taking down 92 baskets.

@barstoolsports New challenge just dropped 🤣 @Lowering The Bar ♬ original sound – Barstool Sports

Sometimes, eating a lot of rolls happens without really planning it. In a viral video getting more than 10.4 million views, husband-and-wife creators Taylor and Soph (@taylorrandsoph) show just how much Soph likes the restaurant’s rolls.

The video starts out with an on-screen caption stating, “$100 says my wife will get full off of rolls and not eat her meal.” That’s exactly what happens in the video documenting several phases of their visit.

@taylorrandsoph Every single time😫 #taylorandsoph #couple #rolls #texasroadhouse #relationship #husbandwife #marriage #funny ♬ Spongebob Closing Theme Song Music – Ocean Floor Orchestra

That includes when Soph’s food comes and she admits she will need to box it up because she overindulged on rolls. Taylor remarks, “You ate 47 rolls and seven tubs of butter;” Soph nods in acknowledgment.

Another video, getting more than 3.1 million views, showed creator @.ariellecicchetti and her husband facing off in a roll-eating challenge, claiming a tie with “25 rolls + entree.”

@.ariellecicchetti this feat tested me betond my wildest imagination, but by the graxe of god i did it. to god be the glory #food #fyp ♬ LETS GET READY TO RUMBLEEE – jojo (i quitted😇🙏)

“We both threw up,” that creator confessed.

That led someone to respond, “So what you’re saying is I should stop at 24.”

When Texas Roadhouse rolls are a way of life

Texas Roadhouse rolls also have symbolic value for some: A cheap foodstuff for people down on their luck. As one TikToker shared, it’s possible to order a dozen Texas Roadhouse Rolls for $4.99 if you go online.

The Daily Dot covered two friends who claimed to be down to their final $18 who went in on a dozen rolls together and ate them in a parking lot. That article also revealed a nutritional fact about the rolls: One roll is 158 calories.

@camryngellenbeck we love the rolls #fyp @Cay ♬ Mouse eating sound – حيدر🇮🇶

In another Daily Dot story, a TikTok creator did a variation on the bread and cheese “girl dinner” that entered the meme lexicon, dining on Texas Roadhouse rolls.

Why is Texas Roadhouse getting so much attention?

Texas Roadhouse is a favorite restaurant of a number of TikTokers, and therefore, gets considerable coverage from the Daily Dot. Explainers about the chain restaurant on the site include info on the best day and time to go to Texas Roadhouse, the best Texas Roadhouse appetizer, and the best Texas Roadhouse hacks.

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*First Published: Sep 4, 2023, 2:00 pm CDT

Phil West

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and the author of two books on soccer, ‘The United States of Soccer,’ and ‘I Believe That We Will Win,’ both from The Overlook Press. His work has appeared most recently in The Striker (where he served as managing editor), MLSSoccer.com, Next City, and Texas Highways. Based in Austin, he is also a lecturer in the Writing Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Everything you wanted to know about Texas Roadhouse rolls (2024)

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What is the Texas Roadhouse Roll Challenge? ›

513) who set upon completing a “Texas Roadhouse rolls challenge,” collaborating with nine friends to eat a combined 35 baskets of rolls (140 rolls total, with four per basket). The story quotes the creator as saying, “We were definitely all dying after this.”

What makes Texas Roadhouse rolls so good? ›

Texas Roadhouse rolls are made with an enriched dough, which means that the dough has eggs, milk, butter and sugar (or, in this case, honey) in it.

Is there a limit on Texas Roadhouse rolls? ›

First things first, Texas Roadhouse operates under a policy of "Endless Rolls" (capitalization intentional, because it's a sacred Texas Roadhouse vow). This means they'll keep that basket coming 'til your heart (or stomach) explodes.

Why are my Texas Roadhouse rolls not rising? ›

There's more than one thing that could make your rolls fall flat. You may have overworked the dough, it may not have risen for long enough or at a warm enough temperature, or the yeast could not have activated for long enough. Be sure to follow the recipe exactly to guarantee fluffy Texas Roadhouse rolls!

What is the Texas Roadhouse roll challenge world record? ›

Shoutout to the @gamvswim team for breaking a World Record for most bread rolls eaten at a Texas Roadhouse in one sitting (36 baskets, 144 rolls, 158 calories per roll. The boys smashed 22,752 calories.) #swimswam #worldrecord #guinessworldrecord #swimmerscaneatalot.

How to get free Texas Roadhouse rolls? ›

You're able to order a dozen freshly-baked rolls and cinnamon honey butter on Texas Roadhouse's site. When you order online, rolls and butter are included with any meal purchase.

What happens when you tell Texas Roadhouse it's your birthday? ›

Well, it's holding the celebration with your friends at Texas Roadhouse! If you're celebrating your birthday at one of our 15 restaurants, you are granted the honor of being seated on a saddle while our Legendary servers ""yeehaw"" and sing happy birthday to you.

Is it possible to just order rolls from Texas Roadhouse? ›

Customers can place orders for rolls through the Texas Roadhouse website or app. Scroll through the menu to “Sides & Extras” and select the options for “Extra Fresh-Baked Bread” and “Extra Honey Cinnamon Butter.” Add those to your cart, select a pickup method and time, and checkout.

How many rolls does Texas Roadhouse make per day? ›

And Hauber said his location makes between 5,000–10,000 rolls on any given day. "People love the rolls so much because it's all about the experience. It's kind of like a Mexican restaurant with chips and salsa. We give it to every table — as much as you wanna eat."

Should I put Texas Roadhouse rolls in the fridge? ›

Storing Leftover

Room Temperature – wrap the leftover Texas Roadhouse bread with foil or place them in a sealed container. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days at room temperature. Refrigerate – They can stay fresh inside the fridge for up to 10-12 days. Freeze – You can also freeze them for up to 6 months.

Can you get frozen rolls from Texas Roadhouse? ›

Yes, that's right, you can get a box of pre-made, frozen Texas Roadhouse rolls to bake at home and zhuzh up your festive dinner like never before.

How long does it take for frozen Texas Roadhouse rolls to rise? ›

Prepare rolls as directed in step 1, then thaw in refrigerator for at least 8 hours. Rolls may need to continue to rise at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours if not double in size. Continue to step 3 for baking.

What is the most amount of Texas Roadhouse rolls eaten in one sitting? ›

But the group persevered, she said, and eventually hit their goal. In the end, she said they ate 35 baskets of rolls. According to Delishably, the challenge started in 2021, when a group of teenagers in Connecticut ate 132 rolls (or 33 baskets).

How do you get frozen rolls from Texas Roadhouse? ›

If you're unsure if your local Texas Roadhouse sells their rolls, Perkins replied to a commenter and wrote, “Call your local restaurant to see if they do it! Then they will tell you when you can pick them up.” Order them here! And here's how to bake them!

Where does Texas Roadhouse get its rolls? ›

Everything but the Candlestick Maker:

Our bakers are responsible for making our yeast rolls from scratch every day. Our legendary bread is baked fresh every five minutes and served piping hot along with our homemade cinnamon butter to guests as they are seated.

Why do they dance at Texas Roadhouse? ›

If you've ever dined at Texas Roadhouse, you've probably witnessed the servers there doing a little more than singing and waiting tables. Mike Parratino, the owner of a Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Wichita, Kansas, claims his servers line dance every half hour for fun and to entertain guests (per The Wichita Eagle).

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