Soft Fluffy Vegan Dinner Rolls (Printable)
Tender, golden rolls with a soft, fluffy texture and buttery flavor using plant-based ingredients.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk or any 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 more for dusting
06 - 1 tsp fine sea salt
→ For Brushing
07 - 2 tbsp vegan butter, melted
# How-To:
01 - Warm the plant-based milk until just lukewarm (about 100°F). Pour into a large bowl, add melted vegan butter and sugar, and stir to combine. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until a soft dough forms.
03 - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and place in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
06 - Cover again and let rise for 30 minutes, until the rolls are puffy.
07 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
08 - Bake rolls for 18–20 minutes, until golden brown on top.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately brush tops with melted vegan butter.
10 - Let cool slightly before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These rolls fool everyone at the table, even the staunchest dairy skeptics
- The dough is incredibly forgiving and rises beautifully every time
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- Hot milk kills yeast instantly, so test with your finger like youre checking a babys bottle
- Under-kneading leads to dense rolls, so set a timer and do not skimp on those 8 minutes
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- If your kitchen runs cold, let dough rise inside your oven with just the light on
- Use an instant read thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 190°F