Easy Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls that will satisfy cravings for soft and tasty bread. The recipe also has a dairy-free option.
Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls
Dinner rolls are a must at every holiday meal, especially Thanksgiving! For years my family loved Sister Schubert yeast dinner rolls. They are pull-apart Parker House Style Rolls
In 2010 when I went gluten-free, I had a really hard time finding good gluten-free bread, especially roll and buns. That’s when I found Gluten-Free Mama’s Almond Flour Blend and her recipe for gluten-free homemade bread.
I tried her recipe in my bread machine and finally had hope for good gluten-free bread! I modified that recipe for my family and staring making my Homemade Gluten-Free Bread instead of dinner rolls.
This year I worked on making my homemade gluten-free bread recipe into dinner rolls. It took a few tries because, not only do I test bake for gluten-free, but I make a separate batch that is both gluten-free and dairy-free.
My family is very excited to have dinner rolls again, and I am so happy to share the recipe with you!
Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls In A Few Easy Steps
In a large bowl, add the gluten-free all-purpose flour, salt, and xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it).
Add the yeast to the gluten-free flour mix by making a little hole with your finger in the flour and pour the yeast into the hole. (photo 1)
Warm the milk to 110°F-115°F. I microwave the milk in a large glass measuring cup for 1:30. I also use a thermometer to check the temperature. If your milk is too hot, it will kill the yeast. Pour warm milk over the yeast.
Add the softened butter, eggs, apple cider vinegar, and honey to the bowl and mix until fully combined (2-3 minutes). (photo 2)
You may need to scrape the sides down to make sure all of the flour is mixed well with the ingredients. I like to use my dough attachment to my KitchenAid mixer, but you can also use the paddle attachment. The dough will be sticky. (photo 3)
Spray two 9 inch cake/pie pans with gluten-free cooking spray. I like to use metal pans, but you can use a glass pan.
Using an ice cream scoop, place the dough balls into the pans. Spray your ice cream scoop with gluten-free cooking spray to help the dough not stick. (photo 4)
Take a small spatula and smooth out the tops of the dough. You should have 8 dough balls around each pan and 1 dough ball in the center. This recipe makes 18 rolls.
Cover the pans with a kitchen towel and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour. (photo 5)
Pre-heat your oven to 400°F.
Bake the rolls on the middle rack for 14-16 minutes. They will turn a nice golden light brown. Please watch your oven because all ovens are different. The temperature of the rolls should measure 200°F internally. (photo 6)
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brush the tops of the rolls before serving. Enjoy! (photo 7)
Rolls are best when eaten warm. If you have any left-overs store in an air-tight container and reheat before eating.
Gluten-Free Flour
I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
Pro Tip
The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup. After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup. Friends, please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup.
Dairy-Free Baking
I have also included a dairy-free option for the recipe. My husband, myself and youngest son are all dairy-free as well. So, now you too can enjoy a gluten-free and dairy-free dinner rolls.
I promise it is just as delicious made with the dairy-free butter and dairy-free milk.
Some of my favorite dairy-free alternatives that I like to bake with are almond, cashew or coconut milk. I also like baking with coconut oil or Earth Balance or Smart Balance butter.
Yeast Rolls
These gluten-free dinner rolls are made with the instant quick-rise yeast, so there’s no having to proof your yeast. Using instant quick-rise yeast also cuts the dough’s rising time in half!
More Gluten-Free Bread Recipes For You To Try!
- Homemade Gluten-Free Bread {Breadmaker, Dairy-Free Option}
- Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits {Dairy-Free Option}
- Easy Gluten-Free Bread {Dairy-Free}
- Gluten-Free Sweet Cornbread {Dairy-Free Option}
- Gluten-Free Cinnamon Biscuits {Dairy-Free Option}
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Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons xanthan gum ,leave out if your flour already has it in it
- 1 ¾ teaspoons rapid yeast/instant yeast ,I use Fleischmann's Bread Machine Instant Yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm milk (110°F-115°F) ,dairy-free use almond, cashew or coconut milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened ,dairy-free use Earth Balance or Smart Balance
- 2 eggs ,room temperature
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted , for dairy-free, I use Smart Balance buttery spread
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the gluten-free all-purpose flour, salt, and xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it).
- Add the yeast to the gluten-free flour mix by making a little hole with your finger in the flour and pour the yeast into the hole.
- Warm the milk to 110°F-115°F. I microwave the milk in a large glass measuring cup for 1:30. I also use a thermometer to check the temperature. If your milk is too hot it will kill the yeast. Pour warm milk over the yeast.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, apple cider vinegar, and honey to the bowl and mix until fully combined. (2-3 minutes) You may need to scrape the sides down to make sure all of the flour is mixed well with the ingredients. I like to use my dough attachment to my KitchenAid mixer, but you can use the paddle attachment. The dough will be sticky.
- Spray two 9 inch cake/pie pans with gluten-free cooking spray. I like to use metal pans, but you can use a glass pan.
- Using an ice cream scoop place the dough balls into the pans. Spray your ice cream scoop with gluten-free cooking spray to help the dough not stick. Take a small spatula and smooth out the tops of the dough.You should have 8 dough balls around each pan and 1 dough ball in the center. This recipe makes 18 rolls.
- Cover the pans with a kitchen towel and allow to rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Pre-heat your oven to 400°F.
- Bake the rolls on the middle rack for 14-16 minutes. They will turn a nice golden light brown. Please watch your oven because all ovens are different. The temperature of the rolls, it should measure 200°F internally.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and brush the tops of the rolls before serving. Enjoy!
- The rolls are best when eaten warm. If you have any left-overs store in an air-tight container and reheat before eating.
Notes
- I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
- The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup. After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup. Friends, please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup.
- For the dairy-free option, I used almond milk and Smart Balance butter.
- Rolls are best when eaten warm. If you have any left-overs store in an air-tight container and reheat before eating.
- Mama says, "Please check all of your labels!"
Julie says
Delicious
Cheryl Else says
The best soft GF dinner rolls I’ve ever made thanks to your recipe from one Mama to another.
Neida Kamali says
Just tried and the rolls were fantastic and moist. I used almond milk. Next time I will use just water or low fat milk. I do very well with baking glutten free desserts. The breads are my problem. But this recipe is a keeper and I am going to try it again.
Alana says
These were amazing I’ve just started cutting out gluten and wanted to try a dinner roll to make to have with soup. These didn’t disappoint. I made them with just regular gluten free powder I had on hand and I made a chia seed gel to use instead of the xantham gum. They worked out amazing and extra nutritious 🙂 Super easy to make too!
wendy Vogel says
So good, even my non-gluten free family members love them and they don’t last long.
Jessica Hoopes says
Absolutely Fabulous recipe! The subtle taste of honey is divine. Since going gluten free 12 year’s ago, I’ve not had anything like this!! My husband and boys are also huge fans, and can’t wait until I make another batch. I used the Organic Namaste flour I had on hand and it worked wonderfully.
Hana Rahman says
Audrey, THANK YOU! I have made gluten free bread using so many different recipes before and this is by far THE BEST recipe. The dinner rolls come out soft and fluffy and without any weird gluten free taste. I will try using this recipe to make bread loaf and hope it will yield the same result. Note: I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free All-Purpose Baking Flour for this recipe.
Molly says
These were great. My daughter has a honey allergy so I used agave nectar and it worked great.
Sue says
The Best! Thank you for this amazing recipe! It will now be written into our family cookbook and used by generations to come.
Ora says
Made these for Thanksgiving and my picky daughter loved them. Of course I didn’t tell her they were gluten free until she was enjoying her second one. Husband loved them too and I was so happy to have a roll to enjoy with my meal since I am trying to get used to eating gluten-free.
Janna Gray says
This is the second Thanksgiving I have made these rolls plus several times in between. My family (my daughter and I both have Celiacs and her husband is gluten free by choice) loves them. Last Thanksgiving my neighbor who is gluten sensitive couldn’t believe they were gluten free.
Amy Velasquez says
I am a huge fan of all of your recipes, so I expected this one to be good as well. But… it was even better even than my already high expectations! I haven’t had delicious rolls like this in years! My niece and I made them for Thanksgiving, and the recipe was so easy to follow. I made your Dutch apple pie as well, and I can’t wait to dig in to that later.
Natasha Young says
If I could rate 10 stars I would! Easy, excellent prep and mixing. Produces the most delicious tasting rolls ever!
Beth says
Excited to try for my mother who is gluten free! Do you add the xanthan gum with the pilsbury gf flour? Thanks!
Audrey says
Hi Beth! Pillsbury gluten-free flour already has the xanthan gum you do not need to add any more xanthan gum to the recipe. I hope you enjoy the rolls.
Evelyn says
DELICIOUS!! Thank you so much 🙂 I was afraid I did something wrong since the dough wasn’t really rising well, but they are perfect… they’ve risen further while baking…I used Schär Mix B, a German glutenfree flour blend (I live in Belgium).
Cynthia says
Thank you so much for sharing your recipe! This has been the best GF dinner rolls/bread that I’ve eaten since being GF. My non GF husband and children loved them too. They asked me to make them for Thanksgiving. I was wondering if I used less honey do i need to increase the milk?
Lynda Henderson says
Super good! AND Super easy! *my daughters favorite item at Thanksgiving was always the self rise rolls that I used to make. She was diagnosed Celiac this past year, so I wanted to find a GF version to surprise her. I was so impressed with these. They are really, really good!!Thank you in advance from my daughter : )
Heidi Rothman says
I made these today. I used King Arthur one to one baking flour. They were amazing!!! Next time I’ll use less honey if I want them to be less sweet. The texture was spot on. I didn’t have an ice cream scoop so I oiled my hands and rolled them into a ball.
Becky says
Thank you!!! Just made these and they are amazing. So excited to have GF bread recipe that works!
Debbie Grubb says
These rolls are easy to make and are absolutely delicious! They are soft on the inside and nicely browned on the outside, and they taste like regular bread, just a tad sweeter. The only thing I did differently was to add 2/3 C. almond flour in adddition to (not as a subsitute for) the all-purpose gluten-free flour. I shared them with a neighbor who also is GF, and her family devoured them in about 60 seconds. I will be making them for Thanksgiving and cannot wait to try the cinnamon rolls!
Robin Roberts says
Once again a most wonderful recipe from our “mama”! The rolls were absolutely delicious – my family was so excited!!!
Helene says
These are fabulous rolls. Such a lovely recipe. Will be a stable in my household from now on. Glad I found your recipe. Many thanks on****** ❤️
Sandee says
These tasted really good! I was a little nervous because the dough was so thin, but they turned out to be tasty! Do you know if this recipe would work as a loaf of bread in a bread machine! Thanks!
Manpreet says
I used cup4cup flour. Turned out delicious
Marnie says
Finally!!!! Thank you soooo much, Audrey!! I am absolutely in love with this recipe, even posted it on my Facebook page (@theunscrambledhome) and shared with a few GF Facebook groups! Question, have you made these into hot dog buns? If so, do you have a particular method or pan you would recommend?
Audrey says
I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls Marnie and thank you so much for sharing! I have not tried making hot dog buns with the dough. If you do can you please let me know how they turn out? Thanks again!
Marnie McColman says
Finally!!!! Thank you soooo much, Audrey!! I am absolutely in love with this recipe, even posted it on my Facebook page (@theunscrambledhome) and shared with a few GF Facebook groups! Question, have you made these into hot dog buns? If so, do you have a particular method or pan you would recommend?
Amanda says
Love these rolls! Can you freeze these after baking?
Charity says
EXCELLENT recipe! The cake like consistency surprised me but they are amazing! Better than ANY store bought brand I’ve tried! Will be making these forever! Thank you so much for sharing with the gluten free community!
Jennifer Richmond says
Delicious, fluffy GF rolls. I added a teaspoon of xantham gum despite my flour mix containing it, and it turned out great.
Neetsi says
Finally, I can make my own gluten free dinner rolls! This recipe works very well. As I don’t have a dough hook, I decided to work the dough by hand. It worked well, as long as you don’t over do it. Thanks for the dairy free option which I will try next time I bake them.
Bobbie says
I am always looking for recipes to help my friends that are gliutten free that is good and that even I would enjoy. I love to bake , my friends love my breads. Thank you, I need more recipes.
Viola says
I’ve come back to this recipe over and over and it comes out always better than I can imagine! I’m living in Europe where the gluten free brands are slightly different but this recipe still works. I actually ran out of honey this time and just substituted agave syrup. Also ran out of GF flour and put together a mix of GF flour, rice flour and oat flour. Still tastes delicious. Also love your GF pancake recipe. Thank you Audrey!
Rochelle E Goins says
Just made these dinner rolls along with a London broil and baked vegetables for dinner, but these stole the show! They were so sweet and fluffy, almost more like a biscuit but not dense at all. I halved the recipe because I did not need 18 rolls and thank God I didn’t because we ate these in 20 minutes, so I’m sure it wouldn’t have taken long for us to down 18. So good,keep up the good recipes.
Liz Cuyugan says
The search is over! I have found the best recipe for gf, df, and refined-sf dinner rolls!
I am cooling the batch I just made for my son who has PsA. I couldn’t help but eat two rolls!
Thank you very much for this recipe. You don’t know how happy my son will be to have dinner rolls again. This Mama (all the way in HongKong) is very grateful.
Laura says
These are the BEST gluten free rolls we’ve had in 20 years of celiac disease! Thank you so much!!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Laura for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my day! I am so happy that these are are the best gluten-free rolls you have had in 20 years. This really made my heart happy. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes I make for my family. Thanks again!
Annalisa Lucas says
Great rolls! Mine batter was a bit runny. I followed spoon and level gf flour and other measurements as directed but used a different brand – Krusteaz. So that may have been the reason. So I proofed and baked in a greased muffin pan. Still turned out great. Thanks for the recipe.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Annalisa for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that everyone enjoyed the rolls. Namaste gluten-free flour has arrowroot starch and sorghum flour in it. Sorghum does not absorb liquid the same as rice flour, so that is why the batter was a bit runny. I am glad that they turned out great. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes I make for my family. Thanks again!
Mallory says
I have had celiac spru my whole life. I have never had a roll until maybe 3 years ago… I’m 31. Haha well I got ambitious a few weeks ago and made your recipe and can I just say on my gooooooooodness. I can’t stop making them. EVERYONE loves them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ??❤️
Audrey says
Thank you so much Mallory for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my heart happy and blessed me! I am so happy that you are enjoying the rolls and everyone loves them. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipe I make for my family and helping others. Thanks again!
Lakin says
These rolls were AMAZING! I followed the recipe to a T, except I used Chobani oat milk and Country Crock olive oil butter because I can’t have dairy either. Also, I used King Arthur measure for measure flour. The dough is quite runny and I was worried I had messed it up, but after proofing for an hour in a warm area, the rolls had risen pretty well so I popped them in the oven. These rolls are SO soft and fluffy. My husband compared their taste to the Sister Shubert rolls which is a high compliment!!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Lakin for the wonderful 5-star recipe review, it really made my night! I am so happy that you and your husband enjoyed the rolls and they were soft, fluffy and amazing. Thank you for sharing the brand of gluten-free flour and the dairy-free options you used. I love that your husband compared the taste to Sister Shubert, that is a high compliment in my book too! Thank you again!
Joy says
You made ALL seven of my tribe HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY! My supertasters, my GF/DF/SF people *all* ate the *same* pan of bread. My like has been made simpler – and I know you are ALL about that. Thank you SO much!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Joy for the wonderful 5-star recipe review, it really made my day! It makes my heart so happy to hear that everyone in your family enjoyed the dinner rolls. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family and helping others. Thank you again!
Jo says
These are easy and delicious, They were a hit at dinner! Thanks for sharing
Audrey says
Thank you so much Jo for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls and they were easy to make and delicious. You are so welcome I love sharing the recipes I make for my family. Thanks again!
Tracy says
These are the best gluten free rolls I have ever come across! Every holiday season for several years, I have tried out a new recipe for dinner rolls–I am now saving this as my go-to dinner roll recipe. Even better, I made these vegan by using flax seed eggs instead of regular eggs–which worked perfectly! Since the holidays, I have made this recipe several times. I make a batch, keep them in the freezer, and then when I am craving a soft roll, I take one out and microwave it. Thank you–I am so happy to have found this recipe!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Tracy for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my night! I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls and they are the best you have had. Thank you for sharing that you were able to make these Vegan by using flaxseed eggs, as I know it will help others. You are so welcome I love sharing the recipes I make for my family. Thanks again!
Mary L says
Amazing!! Just like every single one of your other recipes i have tried!! Thank you!!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Mary for the awesome 5-star review, it really made my day! I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls and you have enjoyed the other recipes of mine that you have tired. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes I make for my family. Thank you again!
Ruth says
These were amazing!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Ruth for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls and that they were amazing. Thanks again!
David says
Delicious!! My son is a very picky eater when it comes to breads since his celiac diagnosis and thankfully he loves these rolls!! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Audrey says
Thank you so much David for the awesome 5-star recipe review, this made my night! I am so happy that your son loves the rolls. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes I make for my family. Thanks again!
Jennifer says
My family has struggled finding a bread they like since finding out about wheat and dairy allergies. My family LOVES these dinner rolls. They said it’s the best bread they’ve has in years! I’m so thankful for finding this site and benefiting from Audrey’s quest to find good gluten and dairy free recipes!
Audrey says
Thank you Jennifer for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my night! I am so happy that your family loves the dinner rolls and it’s the best bread they have had in years. Your kind words really blessed me. Thank you again!