Soft Fluffy Vegan Dinner Rolls (Print Version)

Tender, golden rolls with a soft, fluffy texture and buttery flavor made from simple vegan ingredients.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
04 - 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ For Brushing

07 - 2 tablespoons vegan butter, melted

# How-To Steps:

01 - Warm the plant-based milk until lukewarm (about 100°F). Pour into a large bowl, add melted vegan butter and sugar, and stir until dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or mix by hand until a soft, shaggy dough forms and all flour is incorporated.
03 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes, pushing the dough away with the heel of your hand and folding it back, until smooth, elastic, and springs back when pressed.
04 - Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down the risen dough to release air. Divide into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a smooth ball by tucking the edges underneath. Place balls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spaced evenly.
06 - Cover the dish with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place until the rolls are puffy and have nearly doubled in size.
07 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
08 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the rolls sound hollow when tapped.
09 - Remove from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted vegan butter for a soft, buttery finish. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These rolls bridge the gap between dietary restrictions and pure comfort food
  • The dough is surprisingly forgiving for first time bread makers
  • They freeze beautifully so you can always have fresh bread on hand
02 -
  • Too hot milk will kill your yeast so err on the side of slightly too warm than too hot
  • The dough should feel tacky but not sticky when kneading
03 -
  • Add garlic powder or rosemary to the dough for savory variations
  • Serve warm with extra vegan butter and flaky sea salt on top

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