Soft Fluffy Vegan Dinner Rolls (Printable)

Tender, golden rolls with a soft, fluffy texture and buttery vegan flavor, made from easy pantry staples.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk or any 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

# 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 5-10 minutes until foamy and activated.
02 - Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a soft, shaggy dough begins to form and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
03 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky. Add small amounts of flour only if necessary to prevent sticking.
04 - Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat all sides. 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 portions and shape each into a smooth, round ball. Place the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spacing them evenly.
06 - Cover the dish again with a clean towel and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place until the rolls are puffy and have almost doubled in size.
07 - Preheat the oven to 375°F during the final 10-15 minutes of the second rise.
08 - Bake the rolls for 18-20 minutes, rotating the dish halfway through, 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 glossy, flavorful finish.
10 - Let the rolls cool in the dish for 5-10 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These rolls prove vegan baking can be just as fluffy and indulgent as traditional versions
  • The dough is incredibly forgiving, making them perfect for nervous first-time bread makers
  • They freeze beautifully so you can always have fresh bread on hand for unexpected guests
02 -
  • If your yeast doesn't foam after 10 minutes, start over with new yeast, otherwise your rolls won't rise properly
  • Don't add too much flour during kneading, a slightly sticky dough produces softer rolls
03 -
  • Add a teaspoon of garlic powder or fresh rosemary to the dough for savory dinner rolls
  • Brush the tops with plant milk instead of butter before baking for a softer crust

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