Soft Fluffy Vegan Dinner Rolls (Printable)
Tender, fluffy rolls with a buttery flavor made using plant milk and pantry staples.
# What's Needed:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk
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
# How to Make It:
01 - Warm plant-based milk to lukewarm (100°F). Pour into large bowl, add melted vegan butter and sugar, stir to combine. Sprinkle yeast over mixture and let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour and salt to bowl. Mix until soft dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in lightly oiled bowl, cover with clean towel, let rise in warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into smooth ball and place in greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
06 - Cover again and let rise for 30 minutes until rolls are puffy.
07 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
08 - Bake rolls for 18-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately brush tops with melted vegan butter. Let cool slightly before serving.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- These rolls stay incredibly soft for days, unlike so many homemade breads that turn into rocks overnight
- The texture is indistinguishable from traditional dinner rolls, fooling even the most dedicated dairy lovers
02 -
- Overheating the milk will kill your yeast, so aim for bathwater temperature rather than hot
- Under-kneading leads to dense rolls, so commit to the full 8 minutes even when your arms protest
03 -
- A damp kitchen towel creates the perfect humid environment for rising dough
- Room temperature ingredients work together more seamlessly than cold ones straight from the fridge