Vegan Dinner Rolls Recipe
Wow your guests with these beautiful, fluffy homemade dinner rolls. Simple to make with minimal active time, this dinner rolls recipe is perfect for holidays and dinner parties and great for making game-day sliders and sandwiches.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 535 grams all-purpose flour
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1.5 cup hot water 105-110°F
- 1 1/4-oz packet active yeast
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Combine yeast and sugar in a medium sized bowl. Add water and gently shake to agitate. Let sit for 5-7 minutes as the yeast “blooms”.
- Measure and weigh flour and then add salt. Mix together and create a small well in the middle for your yeast/water mix.
- Pour in the water and begin to pull the flour from the sides, incorporating everything well. The dough should be a little sticky, but not very sticky. Keep mixing until everything is combined and has pulled all the flour from the sides of the bowl.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured counter, and knead well for three minutes until a proper consistency is achieved
- Lightly oil the bottom portion of your bowl and return your dough to the bowl. Cover well with plastic wrap or a well-fitting lid and allow to proof for 60-90 minutes. The dough should double in size as it rises.
- After first proofing, turn the dough out onto a non-floured counter and “punch down” to release the gas.
- Remeasure the weight of the dough and divide by 16.
- Cut out 16 equalish portions (usually about 55-58 grams each, depending on weight of dough after first proof.)
- Roll each portion on the counter between your hands to form a tight ball and place on a baking sheet close to each, just barely touching. They should connect on the second rise.
- After all the rolls are on the baking sheet, cover with a tea towel and allow to rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 16-18 minutes until the tops begin to brown and the whole house smells of fresh baked bread.
Notes
Shaping Tips
The process of shaping your vegan dinner rolls can seem like a daunting task, but I like to think of it as just two simple steps:- Tuck - Take a piece in the palm of one hand, and with the other, tuck/push the back of the dough gently inward with your fingers so a rough ball is formed.
- Roll - Roll the rough ball on the counter between your hands in a circular motion to smooth it out and form a better, smoother ball that resembles a roll.
How to Store Leftover Rolls
Stored at room temperature in an airtight container or Ziploc bag, the rolls are at their best for 2 days. Freeze any leftover rolls you don’t think you’ll eat within a day or two immediately. The key to a good roll is moisture, and you don’t want these drying out. Store them in a well-sealed airtight container or freezer bag. Properly stored, frozen rolls will be at their best for up to 3 months.How to Reheat Leftover Rolls
Microwave day-old rolls on high for 10-15 seconds to soften and warm them a little. Allow frozen rolls to defrost fully. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in the oven for 5-7 minutes at 300°F until warmed through.Nutrition
Serving: 1rollCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gSodium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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