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.
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. Bob's Red Mill 1 for 1 and King Arthur Measure for Measure state on their website and/or package that their blends are not recommended for yeast baking. )
- 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. Bob's Red Mill 1 for 1 and King Arthur Measure for Measure state on their website and/or package that their blends are not recommended for yeast baking.
- 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!"
Zuzia says
These are amazing thank you ! They turned out beautifully. However they are far too sweet, can i make with less honey (maybe half?) or use date syrup instead? We want to bake them for burgers
Audrey says
Thank you so much Zuzia for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that the rolls were amazing and turned out beautifully. If the rolls are too sweet for your liking, you can cut back on the honey. I have never tried date syrup, so I am not sure how it would work in the recipe. Thank you again!
Zuzia says
These turned out beautifully thank you ! A great find. However they are too sweet with the honey, as we want to make them for burgers at the weekend. Could i try with less honey ? maybe half the amount ? Or date syrup ? 🙂
Audrey says
Thank you so much Zuzia for the wonderful recipe review! I am so happy that the rolls turn out beautifully. You can cut back on the honey for making burger buns. I have not tried date syrup, but if you try it will you please let me know how they turn out? Thanks again!
Jenn says
Oh my gosh!! My husband has been eating GF and has had to cut out most bread items. I made these tonight and I was SHOCKED how good they are!!! Thank you!! They are amazing!!!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Jenn for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my day! I am so happy that you and your husband enjoyed the rolls and that they were amazing. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you again!
LaKeshia says
Thank you for this recipe, along with so many others, from your blog! I made these rolls for Thanksgiving for a church dinner, and they were a hit! We’re making these again today for Christmas dinner! I have gluten sensitivity and understand what it feels like not to have bread options! I love being able to make rolls/bread at home for my family and myself!
Audrey says
Thank you so much LaKeshia for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my day! I am so happy that you enjoyed the dinner rolls. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family and helping others. Thank you again!
Torie Gibson says
I have tried a few different recipes and they are amazing! They have almost the same consistency that regular rolls have. I used King Arthur GF flour and added 1.5 teaspoons of gum even though it had some in it. The dough was REALLY thin at first so I let it sit for about 30 minutes and mixed it again. Left it again for another hour and mixed it. It was still really thin compared to gluten dough but I read a lot about how that is normal. I had to used my hands to drop them in the pan since they were so soft. Smoothed the top with hot water and let them bake. They were light and fluffy. Thank you for this recipe. These are now a staple in our house. Attempting the cinnamon roll recipe next. Christmas will be amazing!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Torie for the wonderful recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls and they were light and fluffy. I am so glad that they will be a staple in your house. I hope you also enjoy the cinnamon rolls. Thank you again and Merry Christmas!
Heather says
Made this recipe with paleo flour for my husband and son who are grain-free – delicious! I shared a pan with a friend who is gluten-free and her whole family loved them, too. Will be making again for Christmas. Thank you!!!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Heather for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that your family and friend enjoyed the rolls. Thank you for sharing that the recipe worked with Paleo flour, as I know it will help others. I have not tried the recipe grain-free. I am so glad that you will be making them again for Christmas. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you again!
Eliesha N Hagemann says
Very yummy!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Eliesha for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls. Thanks again!
Jen says
Love these rolls so much! I ran out of honey the first time i made them so i did half honey and half molasses. They were fantastic!!!
Do you think it would work/have you tried to use a flax egg substitute for these?
Audrey says
Thank you so much Jen for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you love the rolls. I have not tried the recipe with an egg replacer. If you try it will you please let me know how it turns out? Thanks again!
Jen says
Just tried these with two different egg subs. Flax works pretty well! I also tried ACV and baking soda and that batch ended up with more of a cake textured crumb. Still tasty though 🙂
I ran out of honey the first time i made these and used half honey and half molasses and I actually like it better that way 🙂
Audrey says
Thank you so much Jen for sharing which egg replacers worked well with the roll recipe and the tip about the molasses. I know it will help others. I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls. Thank you again!
Deborah says
I followed the recipe pretty much to a T. Made it dairy free as well. Girl, you sure do know gluten free. These rolls were HANDS DOWN amazing. My husband who has been recently diagnosed with celiac absolutely loved them. I will be making these from now on and will definitely not shy away from making them at our next family gathering! I made them for thanksgiving tonight and they were a hit 🙂
Audrey says
Thank you so much Deborah for the amazing 5-star recipe review, you totally made my night! I am so happy that you and your husband enjoyed the rolls and that you will be making them again at your next family gathering. Thank you again you really blessed me!
Beth Johnson says
Made them for Thanksgiving. I like having non-sugar gluten free options and my nephew absolutely requires it. He was pleased to not be left out of the bread category. I really liked the homespun honey taste, but I need to work on the dough so they look more like rolls and not biscuits. I will definitely make these again!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Beth for the wonderful recipe review! I am so happy that your nephew enjoyed the rolls. You may have had to work on the dough more, depending on what brand of flour you were using. Not all gluten-free flour blends are the same. I am so happy that you will be making the rolls again. Thank you again!
Mallory says
Something I did was i put a light bit of oil on my hands and rubbed my hands similar to if I put lotion on and I got beautiful shaped rolls.
Audrey says
That’s a great tip Mallory! Thank you so much for sharing. I know it will help others.
Lucie Amrhein says
THESE WERE SO GOOD.
I’m so surprised & happy.
I will definitely make them regularly.
For me they turned out more like biscuits-but I’m not complaining.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Lucie for the awesome recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls, they were so good, and you will be making them regularly. The texture may have been more biscuit-like depending on what brand of flour you were using. Not all gluten-free flour blends are the same. I am so happy that you will be making the rolls again. Thank you again!
Janie Bannister says
I am so excited to try this recipe. My mother-in-law made yeast rolls for Thanksgiving and I was left out. I am gluten-free. I was not diagnosed either, I figured this out on my own. I never saw myself making bread but I would love to try this recipe. Can you use maple syrup instead of honey and do you have a substitute for the eggs?
Audrey says
Hi Janie! I have not tired an egg substitute or maple syrup in this recipe. I have only baked with Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer. If you try the recipe with these modifications will you please let me know how they turn out? Happy Thanksgiving!
Jill says
Made these tonight for my 13 year old celiac son. He loved them! Thank you!!!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Jill for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that your son loved the rolls, this really made my night. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make fo my family and helping others. Than you again!
Ki says
These rolls were a fantastic hit at our Thanksgiving table. The directions are very easy to follow. I will definitely be making again. Thanks, Kim
Audrey says
Thank you so much Ki for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that the rolls were a Thanksgiving hit, the directions were easy to follow, and you will be making them again. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family and helping others. Thanks again!
Sarah says
I made these for Thanksgiving. I had to substitute Bob’s Red Milll 1 to 1 flour. They turned out soooo good. Best GF dinner rolls I’ve had in 10 years. They were light and fluffy. Couldn’t believe it!!!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Sarah for the wonderful 5-star recipe review, it really made my day! I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls and that they were the best gluten-free dinner rolls that you have had in 10 years. Thank you that really blessed me!
Sandra says
Made these in muffin tins. It yielded 18 rolls. Taste great and will be wonderful for Thanksgiving dinner.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Sandra for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the dinner rolls. Thank you for sharing that you baked them in muffin tins, as I know it will help others. Thank you again!
Joanetta Lauderdale says
I just took these rolls out of the oven… oh my….so good!! I was very apprehensive after I mixed the initial dough because I used another blend and, of course, it did not seem as if I would succeed. But I added about another half cup of my blend and they are awesome!!! Thanks for this ‘forgiving’ recipe, Audrey.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Joanetta for the wonderful recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the dinner rolls. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thanks again!
Jennifer says
Hi! I have been watching this recipe for about a week now to see how others liked it. My son is totally dairy and gluten free. He also has an allergy to apple. Any suggestions as to what I can use instead of the apple cider vinegar?? Would love to make these for him for thanksgiving and every day meals!
Audrey says
Hi Jennifer! You could substitute white vinegar or lemon juice in place of the apple cider vinegar. I hope that you all enjoy the rolls and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Marcia says
Hi! I’m excited to try these at Thanksgiving this year! We have 3 people (including myself and my son) who are GF. Just a question, have you ever frozen these? If so, freeze before baking or after or pre-bake a little?? Thanks!
Audrey says
Hi Marcia! I have never frozen or pre-baked the rolls before. If you try it, will you please let me know how they turn out? I hope you enjoy the rolls and Happy Thanksgiving!
Melissa Coulter says
Just made these, as a trial run for Thanksgiving, using King Arthur Measure for Measure flour and Ref Star rapid rise yeast. *They were fantastic!*
I usually host holiday dinners and because I’m GF, there is much gnashing of teeth due to the terrible premade roll options. This year will be different!
Would love to make the dough the night before and bake after the turkey comes out of the oven. If I were to do that, at which point would I refrigerate; after the rise?
Audrey says
Thank you so much for the awesome 5-star recipe review Melissa! I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls and you will be making them for Thanksgiving. I have not tested making the dough the night before, so if you try it will you please let me know how it turns out? Just make sure that the dough does not overrise, it just needs to rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Thanks again!
Carolyn Price says
We just made the dinner rolls and they are FANTASTIC!! So easy to make and much better than any other Gluten Free rolls or bread recipes I have tried. The texture and flavor are just perfect. They’re delicious right out of the oven, but even warmed up in the microwave (and spread with a little strawberry jam!!) they are delicious. I can’t wait to try more recipes!!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Carolyn for the wonderful 5-star recipe review, this really made my night! I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls and that they were fantastic and the taste and texture were perfect. I hope you enjoy the other recipe you try. Thank you again!
Ronnie says
We have been gluten and dairy free for over a year. This recipe allowed our family to be excited about bread again! Bread doesn’t have to be hard and crumbly just because it is dairy and gluten free!! This recipe will be our go to for spaghetti dinners, dipping in soups and definitely for Thanksgiving! I used coconut milk for milk and coconut oil in place of the butter. Thank you for this delicious recipe.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Ronnie for the awesome 5-star recipe review, you really made my night! I am so happy that your family enjoyed the dinner rolls. Thank you for sharing which dairy-free alternatives you used, as I know it will help others. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you again!
Susan Wells says
The flavor and texture were wonderful. Even my 4 year-old grandson loved them!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Susan for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you and your grandson loved the rolls and that the flavor and texture was wonderful. Thanks again!
Lorraine says
I love these rolls so much! And I am a huge fan of your other bready gf delights as well. Thank you for sharing your recipe!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Lorraine for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you love the rolls and other gluten-free recipes. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thanks again!
Susan says
Absolutely LOVED these dinner rolls!!! After going 2 years without a dinner roll after going gluten free; to find your recipe was a God send! Every bit as good as a regular dinner roll and they warm up beautifully the next day too. Holidays will be great again for me! Yay! Thanks Audrey so much! I’m interested in trying this recipe and make the rolls bigger and longer to imitate hamburger and hot dog buns, will have to bake a little longer but they would be delicious I think!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Susan for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you LOVED the dinner rolls. You really made my day! You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Please let me know if you try making bungs with the recipe, I would love to know how they turn out. Thank you again!
Anna says
Hi I’m brand new to DF & GF, do you have a recommendation (brand as well) on what to sub the butter with? Thank you!
Audrey says
Hi Anna! I like baking dairy-free with Smart Balance buttery spread. Please let me know if you have any other questions or if I can help you in any way.
Miri says
I made these for Thanksgiving, with both gluten free and mainstream eaters. Everyone loved them and went back for more. These have been added to my holiday repertoire for sure!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Miri for the wonderful 5-star recipe review, it really made my night! I am so happy that everyone enjoyed the rolls. Thank you again!
Jen Leigh says
I just made these today. They’re great! I used the Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1:1 Baking Flour, and they turned out just fine. Mine didn’t make 18 though, only 11. I guess I made mine a little bigger than the recipe calls for. They taste great, though.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Jen for the wonderful 5-star recipe review. I am so happy that you enjoyed the dinner rolls. Thank you again!
Stacy says
By far best homemade GF bread recipe yet. I’m not a huge fan of honey, so next time i will halve it and use sugar water (simple syrup) in its place. So glad i found this so i can eat tomato sandwiches this summer! Thanks Mama!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Stacy for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls and that you will be able to eat tomato sandwiches this summer. I’ve never tried it with simple syrup, so please let me know how it turns out. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thanks again!
Stacy says
Made with simple syrup today. Simple syrup is 1:1 water and sugar. I microwaved the water, added the sugar and stirred to dissolve. Put it aside to cool a bit then added in the recipe when it called for honey. These came out just as good! Slightly different flavor, but same rise and texture as with the honey. These will be perfect for sliders and small sandwiches ????
Audrey says
Thank you so much Stacy for letting me know how the simple syrup worked in the recipe. I am so glad that it came out just as good! This will help others. Thank you again!
sharon says
can Lactosefree milk be used?????
Audrey says
Hi Sharon! Yes you can use lactose-free milk in the recipe. Thank you for asking. I hope you enjoy the rolls!
Ruth says
Thank you for mentioning that you made these larger for burger buns. I was wondering if they would turn out. I haven’t tried the recipe yet but click 5 stars anyway becasue if they are as good as the biscuits in her biscuit recipe they will be five stars for sure
Audrey says
Thank you so much Ruth for the 5-star recipe review! I hope you enjoy the rolls. Please let me know how the larger buns work out. I am really happy to hear that you enjoy my biscuit recipe. Thanks again!
Cindy says
The best roll recipe we have found yet!! Works well with our flour blend!
Thank you for sharing!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Cindy for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! It makes me so happy to hear that it’s the best roll recipe you have found. I am glad that it works with your flour blend. I have not tired to make my own blend, yet. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thanks again!
Miriam says
Made these for a family Easter dinner where I was the only one with food allergies. They were devoured by everyone!
The only way that I strayed from the recipe was that I didn’t have instant yeast, so I used Dry Active Yeast and left it to rise a little longer.
They came out excellent, and I will definitely be making these again.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Miriam for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! It makes my heart so happy to hear that everyone loved the rolls. I am glad that the active yeast worked with the recipe. I have never tried it with the recipe because I am not a patient baker. Thank you again, the recipe reviews really mean a lot me!
Carol says
Thank you for this great gluten free, dairy free rolls recipe. I’d like to try the rolls for Easter. Could I substitute unsweetened soy milk in place of almond milk? We are also avoiding nuts.
Audrey says
Hi Carol! Soy milk sound work in this recipe. I have not tried the recipe with soy milk, because I am sensitive to soy. I hope you enjoy the rolls! You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family.
Hazel Tan says
Thank you Audrey! Tried 1/2 the recipe using my homemade gluten free flour mix. Made 6 burger sized buns. They were sooo good. Almost like regular brioche buns. I’m going to try the next batch as hot cross buns for Good Friday. Thanks again Audrey, Happy Easter!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Hazel for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the rolls. I am glad to hear that the recipe worked with your homemade gluten-free flour mix. I’ve made buns with this recipe too and they always turn out yummy. I need to make hot cross buns too, such a great idea. Wishing you a blessed Easter. Thanks again!
Ruth says
Thank you for mentioning that you made these larger for burger buns. I was wondering if they would turn out. I haven’t tried the recipe yet but click 5 stars anyway becasue if they are as good as the biscuits in her biscuit recipe they will be five stars for sure
Audrey says
Thank you so much Ruth for the 5-star recipe review! I hope you enjoy the rolls. Please let me know how the larger buns work out. I am really happy to hear that you enjoy my biscuit recipe. Thanks again!
Jaime says
This looks amazing! Trying these for my sister in law that needs GF and dairy free. Quick question, the almond milk, etc. That is unsweetened? Thank you!
Audrey says
Hi Jamie, thank you so much! Yes, I use unsweetened almond or cashew milk when I make these rolls dairy-free. I hope that your sister in law enjoys them!
Colleen says
Just made these two days ago and they were THE best rolls I have made that are gluten free. I would really recommend using the 200 degree internal temp for “doneness.” It was perfect. I made a batch into bread and that worked out as well (I haven’t had a gf bread worth eating – so I could have cried when this one fit the bill).
My husband (who isn’t gf) asked me to make the dough and turn it into cinnamon buns – so I am in the process of raising the buns right now. They look delicious.
I will note that I make my own GF flour and have been fiddling with it for the past year – I think I finally have the perfect combination! Couple my flour with your recipe and fireworks!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Colleen for the amazing 5-star recipe review! It makes my heart so that you and your husband enjoyed the rolls. I am happy to hear that you were also able to use the recipe to bake bread. I love cinnamon buns! Please let me know how they turn out. That’s awesome that you have created your own flour mix. I have not tried that yet. I would love to know what you are using in your flour blend. Thank you again!
Colleen says
The cinnamon buns were wonderful. I rolled the wet dough out on a oiled parchment paper and oiled the top and then rolled the dough. Then I made them just like regular cinnamon buns. I will say that if you are looking for a syrupy bun – you should add more brown sugar/honey than normal (or whatever you normally use – use more of it). The gf grains soak up the moisture more than wheat. I find that I have to let the dough raise 3-5 hours before it gets to the height I want and that is fine. Could be this cold weather we are having slowing down the yeast development. I put a cream cheese frosting on top and everyone loved them.
I would love to share my flour recipe since you were so wonderful sharing your recipe:
All Purpose (but especially good in cookies, pies, bread)
3 cups sweet white sorghum
2 cups tapioca flour/starch
1 cup white rice
1 cup brown rice
1 cup millett
1 cup potato starch
This flour does not have the gritty texture of others. I notice if I use Bob’s Mill stone ground flours it always comes out grittier than I like. I have been buying all of the flours in my recipe at Vitacost – their own brand grains – great price, most are organic, non-gmo, and I don’t have the gritty factor at all. I mix it myself.
This recipe is the closest I have come to the wheat flavor I craved and the texture is the closest as well. I add quinoa and amaranth occasionally – when I want a stronger flavored/denser flour (only a 1/4 cup each).
If you (or one of your readers) uses my flour recipe – let me know what you think. I would love to hear your thoughts.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Colleen for sharing your flour blend! I really need to try it. I also need to check out Vitacost. I am so happy to hear that the rolls made great cinnamon buns too. Thank you again!
Cheyenne says
I adjusted this Recipe by one-half, as I wanted a small quantity. Also, I used a bread roux. Rolls were fluffy and moist. I made recipe several times. I wasn’t satisfied with results until I adjusted recipe to include bread roux, substituted buttermilk for milk, and 1/3 cup of sugar. With my adjustments, these rolls taste better than my gluten dinner rolls and were more moist.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Cheyenne for the wonderful 5-star recipe review. I am so happy that you enjoyed the dinner rolls and were able to modify the recipe to your liking. I have never tried a bread roux before, I need to look into that. Thanks for the tip. I do like baking with buttermilk. Thank you again!
Cindy says
I have a been admiring the photos of these rolls since Thanksgiving time and have not had a chance to try them out. We bake cookies, muffin and cake every day but gf bread and rolls seem to be my nemasis lol, they never come out good!!! I finally made them yesterday and my family was thrilled. They were the best tasting rolls since going gluten free almost a year ago!! Great texture and flavor!! These gf rolls will be made weekly in our house! Thank you for sharing!!
Audrey says
Thank you so much for the wonderful recipe review! I am so happy that you and your family enjoyed the dinner rolls and that you found them to have great flavor and texture. I totally understand about gluten-free bread being tricky. It took me a while to get these rolls just right. It really makes my heart happy to hear that you will be making these weekly in your house! You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you again!
Brianna Walpole says
These are out of this world good! I made them with coconut milk and they were divine! By far THE BEST gluten free roll I’ve ever tasted. My cousin shared these with me and I’m so glad she did!! Well worth the time to make them. ????????
Audrey says
Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star recipe review Brianna! I am so happy that you enjoyed the dinner rolls. You just made my night! Thank you so much.
Samantha says
Hi! I have the Oster bread machine that you’ve recommended. I’m wondering if I can
do everything in the machine up to the dough rising, then pull it out, shape into rolls
and then bake. I’m trying to avoid some clean up (who isn’t) with my stand mixer and
just contain as much I can with the bread machine. The dinner roll recipe is pretty
much the same as your sliced loaf bread recipe…which by the way, is a great recipe.
Thanks Audrey…keep doing what you’re doing! ❤️
Audrey says
Hi Samantha! I have not tired make the rolls in my bread machine. I totally understand about avoid some of the clean-up. The dinner roll dough is just a little thicker than the bread dough. If you try it in your bread maker can you please let me know how it turns out? I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the bread recipe. I hope you enjoy the dinner rolls too. You are so welcome Samantha, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you so much for your encouraging words!
Ellen says
Best Yeasts Rolls Ever????My family has miss yeast rolls since going gluten free. All the other recipe we have try never taste like the real one until I find yours. Thank you so much for make Gluten free recipes that tastes so delicious????
Audrey says
Thank you so much Ellen for the amazing 5-star recipe review! My heart is so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the dinner rolls. This totally made my day! You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you again!
Cynthia says
Hi! I have not made these yet, but making 18 rolls for just my husband and I is way too much.
Can you give me a tip for freezing? Should I bake the rolls first then flash freeze the balance? And how would I warm up the frozen already baked ones?
Or should I bake half and flash freeze the other half that are not baked yet? And how would I bake off
the uncooked frozen rolls? Just curious if it would affect the texture of the rolls.
I’m new to your site and I’m loving your recipes. Can’t wait to try them.
Thank you!
Audrey says
Hi Cynthia! I have never tried freezing them before. The dinner rolls are best when baked fresh. You could cut the recipe ingredients in half. I have frozen my gluten-free biscuit dough, but I have not tired to freeze the dinner rolls. I hope you enjoy the dinner rolls!
Joy says
Loved your recipe! Made it for our Christmas meal and even the non-GF people thought they tasted awesome. I made it with the ingredients I have available in Spain and although I don’t think they rose as high as yours, they were yummy! I froze the rest of the recipe to pop in the toaster for breakfast or for a sandwich.
Audrey says
Thank you Joy for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you all enjoyed the dinner rolls. It makes me really excited to hear that you were able to make them with the ingredients that you have available in Spain. That’s a great idea about freezing them. I have not tried that yet, because my family eats them all. I do make a double batch of my biscuits and freeze them for baking later. Thank you again!
Val says
These dinner rolls were a big hit at our Christmas dinner! Very easy recipe and great results. My husband commented that he thinks these rolls could be used to recreate Chick Fila chicken minis, which he desperately misses. Thanks for another great recipe!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Val for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you all enjoyed the dinner rolls and you found it to be an easy recipe. That’s a great idea to try to make gluten-free chicken minis. I’ll have to try that! My kids would love that. You are so welcome I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you again.
Kristen says
I made these dinner rolls for our Christmas dinner. They turned out amazing! This was my first time ever baking homemade rolls of any kind. I used Better Batter flour for this recipe. Thanks for such a simple and delicious recipe to follow. You have helped me to build confidence in the kitchen.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Kristen for the amazing 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the dinner rolls and that you found the recipe easy to follow. I can’t wait to try Better Batter flour with this recipe when they start re-shipping their gluten-free flour in January. It makes my heart that I have helped you build your confidence in the kitchen! Your kind words really made my night. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you again!
Carrie Gnauck says
Have you tried making these ahead of time? How do they hold up?
Audrey says
Hi Carrie! These rolls are best when baked fresh and served warm. They are amazing fresh baked out of the oven. Thank you for asking!
Penny says
What is the apple cider vinegar for. No where in the instructions does it say to use it, yet it is in the I gredient list.
Audrey says
Hi Penny! The apple cider vinegar helps with the moisture and lift. You add it the same time that you add the eggs, honey, and butter. I apologize for the oversight and thank you for bringing it to my attention that it was missing from the instructions. I have updated the recipe. I hope you enjoy the dinner rolls.
Helena Connors says
Amazing recipe! Easy to follow recipe and tastes like traditional yummy holiday rolls!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Helena for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! It makes my heart so happy to hear you enjoyed the rolls. My family loves them and I will be making them for the holidays also. Thanks again!
Carrie says
Do you think this would work ok with an egg substitute (like a flax seed egg)? Thanks!
Audrey says
Hi Carrie! I have not tested this recipe with an egg substitute. If you try it could you please let me know how it turned out? If you try it, I hope you enjoy the rolls. Thanks!
Dru Lovett says
If I were to divide this recipe since it is just me, how. Dn I get half an egg
Audrey says
Hi Dru! I am sorry but I do not know how to properly divide an egg. Maybe you could whisk it and pour half in? I don’t know if that would work. You could always freeze a batch and reheat them later if you wanted to make the full recipe. I hope you enjoy the rolls!