Soft Fluffy Vegan Dinner Rolls (Printable Version)
Tender, golden, and soft vegan dinner rolls made with simple pantry ingredients and plant-based milk.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk, lukewarm
02 - 1/4 cup (60 g) vegan butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup (50 g) organic cane sugar
04 - 1 packet (7 g or 2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
06 - 1 tsp fine sea salt
→ For Brushing
07 - 2 tbsp vegan butter, melted
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Warm the plant-based milk to approximately 100°F. Pour into a large mixing bowl, then add melted vegan butter and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the surface and let stand for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy and activated.
02 - Add the all-purpose flour and fine sea salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or mix by hand until a soft, shaggy dough begins to form and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
03 - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured clean surface. Knead firmly for 8-10 minutes, pushing the dough away with the heel of your hand and folding it back over itself. Continue until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and springs back when pressed.
04 - Lightly oil a clean bowl and place the kneaded dough inside, turning once to coat all surfaces. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and position in a warm, draft-free area. Let rise for approximately 1 hour until doubled in bulk.
05 - Punch down the risen dough to release excess air. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Shape each piece into a smooth, taut ball by tucking the edges underneath. Arrange the rolls in a single layer in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
06 - Cover the baking dish with a kitchen towel. Let the rolls rise in a warm place for 30 minutes until noticeably puffy and increased in volume.
07 - Position the oven rack in the center. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
08 - Bake the risen rolls for 18-20 minutes until the tops are a deep golden brown color and the rolls sound hollow when tapped lightly on top.
09 - Remove the baking dish from the oven. Immediately brush the tops of the hot rolls generously with the remaining melted vegan butter for a glossy, flavorful finish.
10 - Allow the rolls to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor, offering additional vegan butter on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They come out impossibly soft every single time, nothing like the dry hockey pucks you might expect from plant-based bread
- The recipe uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry, no specialty shopping required
02 -
- Hot milk kills yeast instantly, so always test the temperature on your wrist first
- Under-kneading makes dense rolls, while over-kneading makes them tough
- The second rise is just as important as the first because it gives you that light, airy texture
03 -
- Use a kitchen scale to weigh your flour because cup measurements can be wildly inconsistent
- Turn on your oven for one minute, then turn it off and use that space for rising if your kitchen is cold