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Raising Cane’s Texas Toast (Copycat Recipe)

A stack of golden-brown, buttery homemade Texas toast, just like Raising Cane's, resting on a metal tray lined with parchment paper

Not gonna lie, I think Raising Cane's is overrated (please don't cancel me). But their Texas toast? I can kind of get.

So here's how to make it at home, but way better. My homemade version uses Japanese milk bread, brushed with savory garlic butter and toasted until golden-brown. Crispy and buttery on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside. The key to that fluffy crumb? The tangzhong method.

Layout of ingredients, from top-to-bottom and left-to-right: Bread flour, yeast, milk, sugar, eggs, milk powder, unsalted butter, garlic powder, sesame seeds
Ingredients

Trust me, you are going to practically ascend as you take your first bite of this garlic bread, freshly toasted.

Prep Time 65 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Rest Time 80 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 285
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description

But way better than the real thing.

Ingredients
    Tangzhong:
  • 25 g bread flour
  • 120 g water
    • Dough:
  • 480 g bread flour (give or take ~30g)
  • 7 g instant dry yeast
  • 50 g sugar
  • 6 g salt
  • 25 g milk powder (optional)
  • 185 g milk (lukewarm)
  • 2 large eggs (at room temp)
  • 55 g butter (softened)
    • Egg wash & topping:
  • 1 egg
  • Splash of milk
  • Sesame seeds
    • Garlic butter:
  • 55 g butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
    Preparing the tangzhong:
  1. 1
    In a small saucepan, combine the flour and water until no clumps remain.
  2. 2
    Place the saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until it becomes a thick paste, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Cover and let cool to room temp.
    4. Making the dough:
  4. 4
    In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and milk powder. Add the milk, egg, and tangzhong. Knead—by hand, stand mixer, or bread machine—until combined. Add the butter, and continue kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms
  5. 5
    Cover and let rise until double in size, about 45-60 minutes.
  6. 6
    Punch the dough to deflate it. Divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball.
  7. 7
    Using a rolling pin, flatten each dough ball out into a rectangle. Then, roll it tightly from one end to the other, to form a log shape. Pinch in the seams. Repeat with the rest of the dough balls.
  8. 8
    Arrange the rolls side by side in a greased baking dish, so they’re loosely touching each other. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  9. 9
    Whisk together the egg and milk. Brush on the egg wash, and sprinkle on sesame seeds.
  10. 10
    Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Allow to cool.
    11. Assembly:
  11. 11
    In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter with salt and garlic powder in the microwave, about 1 minute.
  12. 12
    Pull apart the bread rolls. Brush both sides with the garlic butter, then toast both sides in a pan over medium heat, until golden brown.
  13. 13

    Enjoy immediately. THEY’RE SO GOOD FRESH!!!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Serving Size 1 slice

Amount Per Serving
Calories 285kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Sodium 180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
Sugars 6g
Protein 7g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container or zip-lock bag. They keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, defrost if frozen, then brush with garlic butter and toast.

Keywords: Raising Cane's toast copycat, garlic bread recipe, garlic butter, tangzhong method, Japanese milk bread garlic toast, homemade thick cut garlic bread
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Iris
Hey! I'm Iris, a casual home cook and rice enthusiast. I share Chinese-ish recipes that prioritize health and convenience.