Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls

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These homemade gluten-free dinner rolls are incredibly soft and fluffy. Plus, they couldn't be easier to make! Includes a dairy-free option.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time10

Cook Time16

Rising1

Total Time1 26

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten-free dinner rolls

Servings: rolls

Author: Audrey Roberts

Ingredients

3-3½ cups all-purpose gluten-free flour with xanthan gum The amount of gluten-free flour needed can vary A LOT depending on the brand, age of the flour, altitude, climate, how accurately someone measures, and other factors
1 tsp salt
1¾ tsp rapid yeast/instant yeast I use Fleischmann's Bread Machine Instant Yeast
1¼ 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
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
½ cup honey
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted for dairy-free, I use Smart Balance buttery spread

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Instructions

In a large bowl add the gluten-free all-purpose flour and salt.
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 (43-46°C). 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'll kill the yeast. Pour warm milk over the yeast.
Add the softened butter, eggs, apple cider vinegar, and honey to the bowl.
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.
You should have 8 dough balls around each pan and 1 dough ball in the center. This recipe makes 18 rolls.
Take a small spatula and smooth out the tops of the dough.
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 (204°C).
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 (93°C) internally.
Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter before serving. Enjoy!

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Notes

If your flour blend doesn't include xanthan gum, you must add 1½ tsp of xanthan gum to step one in this recipe.
Double-check that your instant yeast is still in date (besides rising in a too-cold environment, expired yeast is a common culprit for dough that won't rise!).
Use the spoon & level method to measure my gluten-free flour. This means using a spoon to fill your measuring cup with flour and then leveling it off with the back of a knife.
I’ve only made these with Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Other gluten-free flours, like almond, coconut, or oat flour, won’t work in this recipe. You could try our coconut flour bread or almond flour biscuits for a side dish made with these flours.
Make sure your chosen flour is suitable for yeast baking. Bob’s Red Mill 1 for 1 and King Arthur Measure for Measure state on their website and/or package that their blends aren’t recommended for yeast baking.

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