Simple Vegan Dinner Rolls
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4.8
Simple Vegan Dinner Rolls
Description
Simple Vegan Dinner Rolls combine staple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour and rapid-rise yeast with almond milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free bread option. The recipe starts by mixing dry and warm wet ingredients, then kneading the dough until smooth and elastic. After a rest and a rise to double size, the dough is formed into 12 rolls placed close in the pan allowing them to rise together, creating soft sides and rounded tops. Baking at 375 degrees Fahrenheit results in a tender, airy roll with a slight golden crust.
The rolls have a gentle sweetness from cane sugar and softness from the vegan butter, balanced by a bit of salt and the almond milk that provides moisture and subtle nutty undertones. This makes them flexible to serve with soups, stews, or as sandwich rolls. Brushing the tops with vegan butter after baking enhances softness and adds a light sheen.
The recipe requires some waiting time for dough rising but offers a straightforward dough handling technique suitable for home bakers. Using unbleached all-purpose flour and optionally substituting some whole-wheat pastry flour adds to their wholesome appeal. These rolls can be prepared in an 8x8 dish or round pan and baked all together, making them practical for meal prep and sharing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sub up to 1/3 with whole-wheat pastry // plus more for kneading, unbleached
- 1 packet yeast rapid-rise
- 2 Tbsp organic cane sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup almond milk unsweetened plain
- 2 Tbsp vegan butter plus more for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl (or small saucepan over medium heat), microwave the water, almond milk and butter until warm - about 110 - 120 degrees F / 43 - 48 C (~55 seconds). It should be the temperature of bath water. If it’s too hot, it can kill the yeast.
- Add wet to the dry ingredients and whisk or beat for 2 minutes, scraping sides as needed.
- Add 1/4 cup more flour and beat for another 2 minutes. Then, continue adding flour 1/4 cup at a time until you achieve a soft dough (we added the remaining 1 cup, but you can add more if it's too sticky to handle). Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Then let rest 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 12 pieces, shape into balls, and place in a greased 8x8 dish or 8-inch round pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size - about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 C) and brush the tops with additional melted vegan butter (optional). Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until fluffy and light golden brown.
- For best results, serve immediately as is, or with vegan butter and jam of choice, such as Orange Thyme. Alternatively, store them loosely covered with a kitchen towel for up to 3 days on the counter. For freezing, we recommend freezing pre-baked, then when ready to prepare, let them thaw, rise, and bake.
Notes
- Use rapid-rise yeast for a quicker rise, about 30 to 45 minutes until doubled.
- Adjust flour quantity gradually to get a soft but manageable dough; dough should be slightly sticky but elastic.
- Ensure wet ingredients are warmed to about 110–120°F to activate yeast without killing it.
- Brush tops with vegan butter after baking for added softness and shine.
- Rolls work well baked in either an 8x8 inch pan or an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Substitute up to one-third of the all-purpose flour with whole-wheat pastry flour for a nuttier flavor and more texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12(rolls)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1rolls | |
| Calories | 110 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 19.6g | 7% |
| Protein | 2.4g | 5% |
| Fat | 2.3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.53g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.95g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 3% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 21.22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 23.23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.01mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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