Enough teasing. It’s time to share these perfect, fluffy vegan dinner rolls with you guys. Thanksgiving can officially arrive any time now.
I’ve always been a sides kind of girl to be honest. The main dishes are great and all but green bean casserole? Dinner rolls? Mashed potatoes? Yep, that’s where I’m at.
It’s been that way ever since I was a kid. I guess that means I never grew up? Eh, I don’t care much as long as I can have two or three of these rolls to myself come dinner time.
If you’ve ever been intimidated by the idea of making rolls from scratch, don’t be! It’s a really simple process, especially this recipe.
These rolls require just 7 basic ingredients and very easy-to-follow methods. Nothing complicated or exhausting here. You know that’s not our game.
Despite being ridiculously simple, these rolls deliver big time in flavor and texture.
They’re fluffy, buttery, and perfectly tender, just begging to be slathered in some vegan butter and jam. (Don’t act like you’re above butter and jam on a biscuit, Rhonda. You’re not fooling anyone.)
Make these rolls this holiday season and ‘wow’ your family. They’re
Simple
Buttery
Fluffy
Tender
Savory
Flaky on the top
Mega soft in the center
& Perfect for scooping up sauces and jam!
If you guys give these rolls a try, let us know! Leave a comment below, on Facebook, Twitter, Pin it, or take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram! Seriously, we’re all over the internet and we love seeing what you cook up. Cheers!
Simple Vegan Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp organic cane sugar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 packet rapid-rise yeast
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (sub up to 1/3 with whole-wheat pastry // plus more for kneading)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tbsp vegan butter + more for topping
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour (amount as recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), yeast, sugar and salt.
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In a separate mixing bowl (or small saucepan over medium heat), microwave the water, almond milk and butter until warm - about 110 - 120 degrees F / 43 - 48 C (~55 seconds). It should be the temperature of bath water. If it’s too hot, it can kill the yeast.
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Add wet to the dry ingredients and whisk or beat for 2 minutes, scraping sides as needed.
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Add 1/4 cup (amount as recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) more flour and beat for another 2 minutes. Then, add only enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Then let rest 10 minutes.
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Divide the dough into 12 pieces (amount as recipe is written // alter if adjusting batch size), shape into balls, and place in a greased 8x8 dish or 8-inch round pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size - about 30-45 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees and brush the tops with additional melted vegan butter (optional). Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until fluffy and light golden brown.
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For best results, serve immediately as is, or with vegan butter and jam of choice, such as Orange Thyme. Alternatively, store them loosely covered with a kitchen towel for up to 3 days on the counter. For freezing, we recommend freezing pre-baked, then when ready to prepare, let them thaw, rise, and bake.
Notes
*1 packet yeast is ~2 1/4 tsp.
* Heavily adapted from All Recipes
Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 12 rolls)
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 2.3g
- Saturated fat: 0.8g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Potassium: 34mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.6g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 2.2g
- Protein: 2.4g
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 6%
I see these will keep for 2 to 3 days. What’s the best way to keep them? In the fridge? Freezer?
We would recommend storing them loosely covered with a towel for up to 3 days on the counter. You could also freeze them pre-baked, then let them thaw, rise, and bake. Hope that helps!
Hi, Can I use active dry yeast? If yes, what should be the quantity?
You can, it may just take a little longer to rise. Good luck!
These are great. I’ve made them several times now with great success. I’ve been substituting about 1/2 C flour for whole wheat and that has worked well. The only “problem” is not eating them all in one sitting! MAKE THESE ROLLS!
I made these a while ago and they were the best so I wanted to make them today except I had no vegan butter so I used refined coconut oil instead and they still turned out really well. Fantastic recipe, thanks.
Hello, wondering about flour ingredients. It say two cups but recipe calls for 3/4 cup with yeast etc and then 1/4 cup added after it has risen. Where does the other cup go please. Thanks.
Hi Mickie! Where the instructions say add additional flour to make dough soft is where you would add the other full cup or a portion of it to your liking.
Hello, my wife can not have any of the vegan butters, do you think I could sub coconut oil or olive oil instead?
Yes, see comments above!
These are simply AMAZING! I have an egg allergy, so I use regular butter and cows milk and these turned out amazing. I’ve been looking for something with this taste and texture for a long time. I’ve come back to this recipe probably 7 times! My family begs me to make these! It’s like I’ve baked them a cake when they see the tolls come out of the over!! Sometimes I make them a little smaller and then sprinkle cinnamon and sugar over the top – thanks for this recipe!
Thanks for sharing your recipe changes, Jen! We’re so glad you enjoyed them!
Hmmmm didn’t quite turn out. I made the gluten-free, with 1 cup Bob’s 1 to 1 gluten-free flour and 1 cup oat flour (which I made from oats in a food processor) and they didn’t rise much. They also didn’t really bake to golden in 20 minutes; it took closer to 40. Any tips?
I’m wondering if you can freeze the dough balls?
Hi Nancy! I would say freeze them when you’ve rolled them into balls and have them in the baking sheet. Cover and freezer. Then just set out to thaw completely before baking. Set them in a warm place, covered, so they can rise and proof. Then bake per my instructions!
I LOVE these soooo much, I have made them a few times now, so yummy, light and fluffy!
Thank you for the recipe
Amazing. These are light, fluffy, and absolutely delicious! I’ve made them twice now, the first time I made them the night before, I let them rise then covered them and stuck them in the fridge and cooked them in the morning. They turned out really good I took them to Thanksgiving so I knew I would have a bread option and everyone loved them! The second time I made the for dinner so I didnt fridge them and they were even MORE delicious!!!
I’m looking for vegan Hawaiian sweet rolls. If I substituted the water and half the almond milk for pineapple juice do you think that would work?
This was the first time we made these for our family’s Thanksgiving Dinner. They were a huge hit! They were fluffy, tender and delicious. Easy to make! All of the Non Vegans at our table loved them as well!
Just baked these today for Thanksgiving and they were amazing :)! My first venture into roll baking Period, much less vegan rolls, and if I can bake them anyone can lol. Did butter them and recommend doing so :P but that just might be my Southern genes showing.
Hi, new baker here!
I’m halfway through my second attempt at this recipe and I am very confused. I don’t know what speed to whisk or beat, I also don’t understand how I’m supposed to knead such a wet dough. (Should it not be that wet?) This is my second attempt and the only substitution I’ve made is using ghee instead of vegan butter. But I’ve followed this recipe down to the letter, and somehow it’s not coming out the way I think it should be coming out. I’m still letting my dough rest, but it just looks so wet. Please help, someone.
If it’s too wet to knead, you need to add more flour.
When the recipe calls for setting the rolls “aside in a warm place the rise” what would be a suggested place? Would on top of the stove while the oven is on be a warm enough place to allow the rolls to rise? Thanks for the advise. Looking forward to making these for non vegans tomorrow for thanksgiving and winning their appetites over!
Hi there! Instead of organic cane sugar can I use coconut sugar or some other kind of sweetner?
This is my go to recipe for dinner rolls. It’s easy and delicious. My family loves them and I can never make enough of them!
Whoop! We are so glad to hear that, Heather!
Yum! I just made these having never made bread rolls before and they sure are yummy and very easy.
I brushed melted coconut oil over the top before baking and they are delicious. I will definitely be making these again that’s for sure 💗
Love this recipe! I am going to use it for Thanksgiving next week but wanted to try it out first since I’ve never really made rolls or baked with yeast. Needless to say, it was SUPER easy to follow and my rolls turned out AMAZING. I didn’t add any sugar and they tasted delicious all the same. I might drop in a tiny bit of honey in the wet mixture next time just for kicks :)
I made these rolls & topped them with “everything bagel” seasoning. They were delicious!! The texture was spot on. Highly recommend!
I would love to make these but need low carb and gluten free version. Anyone tried making these with Almond flour and had success? How would the adaptation be for the flour and yeast
Any suggestions for cane sugar replacement
Making these tonight………stay tuned.
We hope you love them, Leah!
Just to be double sure so I don’t mess it up. Is it proved just the one time?
Made this doubled, subbing half olive oil and half vegetable oil for the vegan butter, as that’s what I had on hand. Turned out great! Lots of flavor, fluffy, perfect!
Yay!
I made these for my partner using only whole wheat flour. They turned out beautifully and he loved them!
Delicious! So soft and fluffy, I’ll be doing this recipe many many times. Thank you!
The only sub I did was soy milk.
Great! Thanks for sharing, Natasha!
Is it possible to make these without a stand mixer?
Thanks.
Yes! See comments above as others have made these without a stand mixer. Hope you love them, Kristina!
These are delicious! I’ll definitely make this recipe again. I added some fresh garlic to the melted earth balance for the tops of the rolls.
Whoop! Glad you enjoyed them, Kelly!
I have your cookbook and love the recipes. I was searching for a vegan hamburger bun and this popped up. I just made 6 instead of 8. They were perfect! Thank you for another great recipe!
Woot woot! We are glad you enjoyed them, Tracy!
Easy and delicious made exactly as written. I have also used half the sugar and half WW flour/half all purpose white and made this into 4 burger buns with equal success.
I’ve made th she several times. Recipe is very versatile. I’ve substituted cashew milk. Also use combo of whole wheat, almond and unbleached flours. Perfect.
I want to try this recipe but I’m not clear on the whole wheat substitution instruction. What exactly do you mean by sub up to 1/3 cup? How much whole wheat flour total ?
Hi Bob! Great question. The total flour amount is 2 cups but of that, you can use up to 1/3 of whole-wheat pastry flour if preferred. Hope this helps clarify!
I’ve made these lots of times now, just rememberd to leave a reivew. We took a fresh batch to the beach yesterday and it was such a treat I’m making more today to take to the park. Thanks so much for this recipe, making our family picnics amazing since 2017!
Thanks so much for leaving a review, Helen! We’re glad you are a fan of this recipe!
Best vegan rolls I have ever made! My non vegan family members agreed that they were the best rolls they’ve had! Love how light and fluffy they are!
Definitely the new Thanksgiving rolls from now on!
I love this recipe! I make these all the time. I’ve used rice milk and almond milk – both work great. Although I think I ended up needing to use more flour when I made it with rice milk.
I want to try making this into a loaf of bread. Would I need to change the cook time or temperature to bake it in a loaf pan?
Hi Kristin! Others have had success making these rolls into a loaf. You’ll want to bake it at the same temperature, but for longer (25-30 minutes) but I would watch it closely. Good luck!
Tried this recipe today and they came out great, thank you!
Can I make hoagie rolls with this recipe? Also, how much of the flour could I substitute with white whole wheat flour?
Hoagie rolls should work! You can substitute up to 1/3 with whole-wheat pastry if preferred.
Doubled the recipe and used a loaf pan to make white bread. It was wonderful.
I made this tonight and they were perfect. My whole family loved them. I doubled the recipe and ended up with 15 larger rolls baked in a 9×13 dish. Thanks for the recipe!
Is there some way to prep these ahead of time and bake just before?
Hi Chris! I would say freeze them when you’ve rolled them into balls and have them in the baking sheet. Cover and freezer. Then just set out to thaw completely before baking. Set them in a warm place, covered, so they can rise and proof. Then bake per my instructions!
What can I possibly use to substitute the butter? Its late and I cant just go to the grocery store right this minute any suggestions?
Hi Lia! You can substitute 3/4 cup of vegetable oil for every 1 cup of butter called for. Or you could use unsweetened applesauce by using half of the amount of applesauce as the amount of butter called for in the recipe, if you have some. Hope this helps!
Can the flour be substituted for gluten-free flour?
Hi Mark! We haven’t tried it, so we can’t say for sure. Some of the readers who have tried it had success with it, where as others have not. I would read the comments for tips. If you give it a try let us know how it turns out!
Thanks for this recipe (and all the others)! I think next time I might let them rest overnight in the fridge to try and develop some more yeastiness. Also, I definitely recommend folding over the top a few times to develop some extra surface tension, instead of just rolling them into balls. It helps makes them dome up really well. Keep up the good work!
I made 2 batches of these and they were loved and devoured. Saving for future dinner roll needs!
I made them in a round 8 inch dish. They came out great ! It would be nice to try making something like this with a gluten-free flour but they probably wouldn’t work out this well. I took a picture to but I don’t know how to post it !
I love this recipe and so does everyone who eats them! Simple, elegant and delicious!
Question. Is it okay to bake these a day ahead of serving or is it better to freeze the dough before rising to bake right before serving?
I’ve made them a day ahead, still perfect!
Hi Nicole! You can totally make them ahead of time if need be!
I made this tonight as directed. I baked them for 18 mins in a glass round pie dish greased with coconut oil. Fantastic! As good as the recipe describes! A keeper recipe ?
These are perfect, fluffy dinner rolls! I can’t thank you enough for the recipe! x
Would it be ok tomake the night before and reheat in the oven the next day?
Made these tonight and they are delicious! I’m one of your biggest fans! I’ve tried so many recipes of yours and they never disappoint! Thank you for sharing them! ❤️??
Is the “butter” necessary? I’m oil free
Can I make these a day ahead of time? We are traveling on Thanksgiving so I’d make these the day before. Will they still be good? Hoping to make these for my vegan family members. Thank you!
Hi! That should work!
Ciao e grazie per la ricetta…
Potrei avere le dosi in grammi.
Grazie
marina
I was referred to your site by Laura Sandford of Joy Food Sunshine. Laura is my daughter. Needed a vegan dinner roll recipe to go with my vegan chili. Recipe looks good. I like it because the ingredient list is basically ‘normal’. I will compare these to my normal Parker House rolls (butter laden) and provide some additional feedback.
Made this recipe 2 days in a row, it is just THAT good! I was looking for a vegan version of Parker house rolls and I’ve got to say – this is It! They’re absolutely amazing! Definitely will be using this recipe from now on.
Superb recipe! My rolls were sweet and fluffy that looked just like your picture, I’m proud to say! These are my dinner rolls go-to recipe. Love it.
Buongiorno Dana, e grazie per la ricetta.
Ma sarebbe possibile avere il peso in grammi?
Grazie
Marina
Such an easy recipe,
I didnt use butter on the tops and they are still perfect. My first ever attempt at home made bread rolls and this recipe made it so easy!
Thanks Dana
If y’all are out of sugar ya can use applesaucr I did that my first time making these and my husband liked it better than sugar!
I would love to make this recipe soon, I’ll be using a kitchen aid mixer. Is there a reason I wouldn’t use the dough hook? I was under the assumption I should be using that for breads!
Thank you <3
These are now my go-to dinner roll recipe. Delicious. Raves.
These were a hit! My whole family scarfed them down. This was my first time making rolls and it was super easy. I wish I could post a pic because they were perfect. Your blog is my new obsession. Love all your creative easy recipes. With having an allergy to eggs and dairy my tastebuds are thanking you.
Can I use unsweetened coconut milk instead of almond milk? Thanks
I think that would work! It may change the taste slightly but it should work. Additionally, other nut milks will work as well!
I made this for Shabbos and it was suck a hit I’m making them every Shabbos. Absolutely delicious. I use Coconut Oil to replace the vegan butter. ^_^
I have made these twice now and they are the BEST dinner rolls I’ve ever made. Both times I doubled the recipe and used coconut oil, and unsweetened soy milk. Just tonight I used them as burger buns for some homemade veggie burgers that I make regularly and they were the best they’ve ever been with these rolls as the buns!!! Thank you so much for the recipe. I use your recipes often throughout the week!!
P.s. I also used regular yeast as I have trouble finding rapid rise yeast here in New Zealand.
I decided to bake these individually in a cupcake pan.They were dense in the middle and I couldn’t understand why because the dough was fluffy.What did I do wrong.Why is Dana no longer responding and ‘support’ is?
Hi Letitia! Because of the volume of comments we receive and because we want to answer as many as possible, there are now two people answering comments: myself and an employee who is very qualified to answer your questions.
As for these dinner rolls, I’m guessing that the cupcake pan made them cook too quickly on the outside while the inside was left doughy. Plus, when they are in a pan together touching, that helps them rise more uniformly. Hope that helps!
I want to make these on Sunday but aim wondering if you mean rapid rise yeast when you say “rapid ride yeast”? I don’t use yeast often so I’m not sure if there is a “ride” yeast that I just don’t know about.
I will be trying stevia in place of the sugar. Thank you.
I’m* not aim
Hi Julina! Yes, my mistake! Good catch :D
Great! Thank you so much. I can’t wait to try these!
I try your Dinner Rolls and I just love them. I am going to make some more for these Rolls are so good .
Thank you
Thank you so much! I was actually only looking for a recipe without any butter (I ran out :( )and came across this. I don’t have many vegan ingredients, so I replaced the unsweetened almond milk for regular milk and vegan butter for oil, and it turned out beautiful! Thank you, I will be making this often!
I made them and they were pretty good, not excellent. I made a mistake, which was that when they rose the second time I had covered them with plastic wrap and stuck, when i took the plastic they deflated. I put them in the oven anyways and they didn’t come up as fluffy as I would’ve like, my bad. I am not a baker and I didn’t know that when you disturb the dough when has already rise, it will deflate and they will loose they fluffiness. My husband love them though!!…any advise?
OK, I added the “remaining flour” which will make a total of 2 cups. However, it was so sticky I put flour on a table and on my hands to be able to handle the dough. I sprinkled a bit more until i could make it in a ball and let it rest for 10 minutes as indicated. I just hope they come out as good as some people said. They are in their first resting. I will let you know of the outcome. If they don’t come out well, it’ll be my fault because you are AWESOME! and I love all your recipes….on to make my Vegan Cobb salad.
I am making these rolls right now!!….i’m confused, at what point do I add the rest of the flour. First the recipe indicates 3/4 of a cup and then 1/4 of a cup?
Hi! You add the first 3/4 cup, then the 1/4 cup and then the remaining flour! Hope this helps!
I made these and have returned to make them again ?✨✨✨ sublety sweet and conquers my bread craving but without the sodium.
I realize this post is a couple of years old, but I will comment anyway. Would substituting the vegan butter with Applesauce or any other nonfat/non oil make this flop? I know fats are generally the key to softness and/or flakiness, but I am off limits per medical reasons. I will probably attempt 1/2 batch and see how it goes. Love the minimalist ingredients.
I followed the recipe including 1/3 cup whole wheat flour, but the dough was very dry and crumbly. I used active yeast instead of rapid. What should I do?
These turned out great! I am going to try spelt next time. Your recipes are so good and easy to follow. Exactly what we need – no dairy or eggs.
I just made these for Christmas and they were perfect! I’ve been so afraid to make rolls for some reason but your recipe was so easy to follow and it came out exactly right. Thank you very much ?
I make these all the time. They are perfect! Sometimes I’ll add about 1/2 c. of whole wheat flour and it adds just the right amount of density if you’re looking for a less fluffy roll.
Easy to follow. Tried to make it gluten-free using 1:1 Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-free Baking Flour (blue bag) and oat flour (that’s what I had on hand). Wish I saw the other reviewer that tried it too. Didn’t rise. Will try again with plain gluten-free flour.
These were amazing! I’ve made them twice now my only question is, they never seem to rise as much as yours does in the photo. I only end up with about 5 rolls using all the same measurements. I live at a higher altitude and I know this can affect baking. Any suggestions?
Thanks for the question! Maybe let them proof a little longer. Also, maybe try adding a bit more yeast!
Great idea! Will do, Thanks Dana!
I made these for Thanksgiving. Super easy, super delicious! I plan on making them a regular item for my hosted meals! Thank you!
OH MY GOODNESS. Bless your soul for this recipe, because it’s so simple and incredibly flawless. I’m currently making a second batch, as I basically ate the entire first one in like 48 hours. I SUCK at yeast recipes, but this one was so easy for me to grasp and do by hand, since I’m without a stand mixer or bread maker. These are perfect for my work potluck, where no one is vegan. and no one will be any the wiser when they devour these rolls. THANK YOU!!!
I made these for thanksgiving- they rose beautifully, but fell once I uncovered them to put in the oven! Baked like a pancake. Please tell me what I did wrong!
My dough is really wet, like a drop dumpling wet, after adding the additional 1/4 cup flour. Approximately how much additional flour do you add before you achieved a soft dough? Thank you
Can I make this a day before and just bake the day of thanksgiving?
I think that should work!
Can I par-bake these? If so, how would you recommend I do this?
I made these fantastic dinner rolls tonight. My entire family LOVED them. Simple to make if you have the time to account for rising. I didn’t have Rapid Rise yeast so I used regular yeast and they turned out perfect. I didn’t bake them as long as recommended because I thought they were getting pretty golden brown on top and I didn’t want them to be over done but in retrospect I should have let them cook at least to the minimum recommendation. I didn’t put the melted “butter” on top either. I will making these again soon!!!
I’ve tried these twice and they aren’t turning out right. I used a cupcake pan each time and they didn’t rise in the oven. Do they need to be baked in the same pan?
I think so, personally! They need to push off of each other to rise.
I tested this recipe out a week before thanksgiving because I was a little intimidated since I’ve failed at making bread before. Oh my god, you should allow pictures to be uploaded in the comments bc these came out beautifully! The note about how long to put the liquid mixture in the microwave for was REALLY helpful. They’re fluffy and so soft on the inside. I think the butter topping is absolutely necessary for this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Lovely! Thanks Christine! xoxo
I have made his recipe so many times since I discovered it earlier this year, and it always turns out great. I always proof my yeast (regardless of recipe; I know my climate and I know my yeast!) and I usually do half white flour & half white whole wheat. I’ve become dangerously addicted to these, and although I always intend to share leftovers at work, I never can seem to “rremember” to bring them in. ;)
These rolls rock. Put them in your mouth. The end.
These turned out lovely I subbed honey for the sugar which gave it a beautiful floral fragrance and delectable flavor. These will be on our Thanksgiving table for sure. I thank you, but more importantly, my daughter with severe dairy allergies thanks you.
I made these for dinner tonight came out great thank you for the recipe.
These were so awesome! Fluffy, light, soft. I didn’t make any changes, just followed the recipe and it turned out amazing! Thanks so much for the recipe!
I made these first with Bobs Red Mill 1 for 1 flour and oat flour and they were good, but they didn’t really rise (which I typically have trouble with with the 1 for 1 flour) but they were still tasty. The second time I made them with mostly Bob’s Red Mill All Purpose Flour and just a bit of the 1 for 1 and they rose beautifully and tasted great! Just a heads up for anybody wanting to make them gluten free.
Can you leave your measurements for that? Did you still use the yeast in the recipe ?
OMG! I JUST MADE A BATCH AND IT FELT LIKE I BIT INTO A PIECE OF HEAVEN…LOL this is the best vegan bread recipe EVER!
Thanks for sharing
I made these… They came out nice… I think I may have over-cooked them a tad and maybe added a bit too much flour…. Though I did not make them vegan, as I used milk and butter (I always google vegan for recipes that usually use eggs, since my daughter is allergic…) Also, I made six instead of 12 since we used the rolls for burgers…. Thank you!
Another easy and delicious recipe! Made them last night with veggie burgers… Yummy!
Hi! Just dropping you a note to say that these buns are amazing! I made a double batch yesterday and made half into dinner rolls and the other half into vegan cinnamon buns. SO GOOD! This recipe is so quick and easy – it will definitely become my “go-to” bun recipe.
There is no mention of making a savoury version. I am having a family luncheon party serving cold salads etc. I have tear and share garlic and cheese bread that will not be suitable for my vegan daughter-in-law.
“Heavily adapted”? This recipe is exactly the same, just subbing vegan equivalents, which anyone can do. Even the instructions are almost exactly the same. Basically reposting and claiming as your own, even though you did nothing to significantly change the recipe or do something significant that would make it your own. This is the equivalent of taking the chocolate chip cookie recipe from the back of a bag of chocolate chips, subbing the butter for vegan butter, and then saying it was “heavily adapted”.
These buns were amazing made them today for my gf, was my first time making dinner buns ever an they turned out great thank u so much for sharing ur recipe with everyone to enjoy. I’ll be making them lots now as well since they were a big hit with the gf. Thanx again
Alicia
Wonderful dinner roll! We used cream-top whole milk instead of almond milk and non-vegan (?) butter brushed on top before baking. What a delicious bread! Thank you for posting!
Hi! I am looking for an eggfree/dairyfree bun recipe for barbeque shredded chicken sandwiches for a party. Would these hold up okay? They sound delicious!
Yes, I think so!
I tried these but they didn’t rise. Even tried putting them in the oven on a low heat but they still didn’t, please help!!!
Could you have killed the yeast?
I was about to say the same. I think they killed the yeast. Remember it should be the bath temp, probably best for a child.
Can this recipe be doubled?
I would think so, yes!
I doubled it with great success!
So, I read a lot of food blogs, but don’t usually comment … but I have to tell you that I love these things from the bottom of my vegan, foodie heart. I make them all the time. Our family of three devours all of them in a single night, every time. I sometimes plan dinners around what would go well with them (which is pretty much anything), just so I can make them.
Ha! Thanks Lex! So glad you enjoyed them, and thanks for sharing!
These look amazing!! Can I use whole wheat flour instead???
These came out amazing! I let them rise for a little over an hour (drafty house) and just slapped a half pat of vegan butter on time before I popped them in the oven. Baked for 17 minutes, awesome color, great taste… def using this recipe for the holidays!
Just made em. Very nice recipe! I did find a lot of the rolls are quite small though so would suggest 8-10 rolls instead of 12. Mind the sugar in your milk sub if you don’t like sweet rolls too. Cheers!
I was going to make these for Easyer dinner, but this recipe look really good that I might have to make some tonight as well :)
I don’t know where to find rapid ride yeast…lol jk. The recipe looks awesome!
I wanted to let you know, vegan gluten free and it was great. I used 1 cup oat flour and 1 cup bobs red mill gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour (light blue bag). And followed the recipe. They weren’t dense, nice a fluffy and delicious. I want to try it again in a baguette pan! Thanks for the great recipe!
Hi Nicole, this is so helpful as I just got the Bob’s flour you mention and some people above didn’t have luck using that alone. For the oat flour, do you think it will work if I just mince my own oats in a food processor? Also, did you add any extra xantan gum or just whatever is in Bob’s already?
just made these they really are fool proof they turned out great! thanks!
My dinner rolls did not raise enough after 60+ mins. I went ahead to baked them and it took then a long time and brown, and the melted butter on top was to much.
These rolls are so good! I keep making them lol. It definitely gets a 5 star rating!
Fabulous recipe! Worked out perfectly! Or new dinner roll go-to recipe. :)
These are the best! Like almost too good! Did everything exact except soy milk instead of almond and used dough hook in kitchen aid to mix. Absolutely perfect… contemplating whipping up another batch tonight!
These turned out great! I used soy milk instead of almond milk. So fluffy!
I just made these beauties for brunch! I served them with blueberry jam, halloumi and oak smoked ham and they were amazing! I used regular unsalted butter and only 2 tsp sugar and brushed the tops with some olive oil! Thanks again Dana for such an easy and tasty recipe!
I should also mention that I currently have in my fridge your healthy 5 ingredient granola bars (they are a staple around here), 5 ingredient peanut butter cup energy bites, 7 ingredient vegan cheesecakes (with peanut butter of course!), vegan parm (another staple – seriously, it goes with everything!) and your Fesenjan chicken (my partner’s favourite dish – I always use the leftover sauce to make another batch!). I’m also planning on trying your chocolate hazelnut cookies for the first time today and your smoky black bean beet burgers (another favourite!) for tonight and in a tortilla wrap for the office tomorrow! I told you I leave off your blog! Can’t wait to get your book in my hands! Forever grateful :)
These rolls areally off the chain! Love love love them. And I love how easy they werwere . I used the stand mixer to mix and knead. Perfectly tender and yums in our tums. Thanks for the recipe.
I’ve made this recipe multiple times already! It’s delicious:) You should create a vegan recipe for hamburger buns!!:D
Awesome recipe, thank you! I doubled the recipe using 3 cups regular flour and 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour, my “white-bread only” dad loved them as did everyone else. I didn’t have a big enough pan with high rimmed sides so I used my large cookie sheet and it worked great, although not entirely true to pull apart buns with melded edges they stayed a little rounder and touched at the sides.
And how can I make them sweeter like Hawaiian rolls? 2 more T of sugar? Sub some of the liquid for agave? I want them to come out the EXACT same as far as texture and density goes… just sweeter. Any suggestions?? :-)
Hmm, I’m not sure! I haven’t tested that yet. But if you look at a Hawaiian rolls recipe you can probably adapt it to this one. Good luck!
Wow..just, WOW!! I made these last night and followed your recipe to the letter. SO ridiculously easy. No hand mixers or stand mixers needed. Soft and TASTY!!!! I tried making vegan pop overs for thanksgiving AND christmas. Both times were disastrous. I gave up and looked for another vegan holiday bread recipe. And i found YOU!!! this is definitely my go to for bread at holiday time. Thank you so much!!
Question though, how can I make them a little sweeter without disrupting texture or density?? Can I just add 2 more T of sugar or sub some of the liquid for agave? I want to have that Hawaiian roll effect.
I made these for a vegan friend who just had a baby and was craving carbs. They came out great and I just made them tonight with my daughter!
I tried making these for the first time on Thanksgiving and they came out perfect. They tasted better than the regular dinner rolls I made for everyone else. This is now my go to recipe for dinner rolls. Thanks Dana.
I used about 1/3 cup more flour, also I made them in the morning and stored them in the fridge until I was ready to bake them. These were a hit! So easy and delicious … My favourite blog did it again :D
I made these for Thanksgiving and they were a hit with everyone! This will be my new vegan hamburger roll as well. Thanks for the recipe!
Made these today for Thanksgiving, they came out perfectly. For those who have not made breads before, the hardest part was the vague instructions on “a soft dough.” I used the full 2 C of flour, added in stages, and once at 2C, transferred the ball of dough to a big cookie sheet covered with plenty of more flour for kneading. At first I kneaded it like a cat, all fingers. If it felt sticky, I dropped the wad in a bit more flour until it was barely sticky anymore. Once all the sticky was gone, I started kneading by folding and pressing, folding and pressing. I skipped the 10 minute rest and shaped the ball of dough into a flat (about 1″ thick) loaf, then cut it into 12 with a pizza roller and transferred the balls to a square greased and floured baking dish.
I used rapid-rise yeast, but it took way longer for the rolls to get fully risen, maybe I keep my house too cold, but these were the first thing we ran out of at Thanksgiving dinner. Definitely a keeper!
I made these today for Thanksgiving but sadly they didn’t make it to the dinner table. We finished off eight of them within twenty minutes (my hubby and I)! The only thing I had to change (no stores open) was that I used olive oil, 1/3 whole wheat and the rest baking flour. I gobbled up some plain, others with butter and jam. Super fluffy and chewy. Thank you so much for the recipe!! This will definitely become a tradition.
Just made these today for my vegan partner, and they’re easier to throw together, quicker to rise and cook, AND tastier than most conventional bread recipes. Will def make these again. Probably for every holiday for all eternity.
Can I use coconut flour instead? I am gluten free.
any chance these could be made gluten free?
Is it possible to make the dough in a breadmaker?
Yes, it works well. I doubled the recipe and used the bread machine to knead and rise, then I pulled the dough out to shape the rolls and let them rise the second time in the pans. Worked really well. It won’t take the full dough cycle to rise, so keep an eye on it!
Just made these with my mom and they are so incredibly fluffy!!! We both agree they are the best vegan rolls we’ve ever tried!
Ok I have just tried making these as well as making the Oh She Glows version a couple times. My husband and I are very capable at baking and cooking and yet this recipe makes me never want to cook again. Every time I have tried to make vegan rolls the dough is so sticky that it is IMPOSSIBLE to get it off your hands much less get it into balls inside a pan successfully. I followed your recipe to a T and yet I had the same results. I thought maybe your recipe would produce a different result than Oh She Glows’ but both recipes gave the same sticky mess of a result. Is it supposed to be sticky? What is the deal?
Are you adding flour while kneading? It sounds like you didn’t add enough flour.
Can I make these rolls, bake them, and stick them in the freezer until I need them? I would love to keep the kitchen chaos to a minimum on Thanksgiving by making these ahead of time.
That should work! Just let them thaw/rise covered in a towel on the oven while it preheats. Then bake as instructed!
I am wondering if you have tried this with bread flour instead of all purpose?
Also have you done the mixing and kneading part with a kitchen-aid mixer for this recipe?
It looks amazing!!!!!
I don’t have a kitchenaid mixer, but that should work! I haven’t tried bread flour, but let me know if you give that a try!
I used bread flour, doubled the recipe, and I used my bread machine to knead the dough and let it rise – only pulled it out to shape the rolls and second rise. I also used soy milk instead of almond milk (nut allergies in our family, and I’ll be using rice milk for Christmas, since my niece is allergic to soy as well). They came out spectacular – I made 2 or 3 double batches for Thanksgiving, and there weren’t many left over!
It’s funny I saw this question. …I made them with bread flour just because I was out of AP flour. Theyou were so so good. I can’t imaginew then being Amy better. Also, I used the stand mixer and it worked like a charm. I’m new to bread making and more confident using the stand mixer first kneading.
Not sure if you can help me. This recipe looks really good! However, my husband is on a very strict diet per his cardiologist with no oil of any kind. What would happen if I left the butter out? Thank you.
I think they would be dry…
BEST DINNER ROLLS EVER! I made these a couple of weeks ago and they turned out amazinggg. I want to make these again today but am trying to make them fat free.. Is there any way I can omit the Earth Balance? Substitute for something else? Thank you! xo
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it! Maybe try subbing coconut oil next time!
Any chance you will be doing a pumpkin version of these? I’m looking for something like this for thanksgiving this year.
Ooh, good idea! I’ll add that to my list!
These are SO good!!! First time making dinner rolls–was surprised how easy they were to make. They turned out so beautifully you would think they were professionally made! :)
I really like this recipe it’s so soft and moist I will definitely keep this on my menu I will not make any other roll recipe but this one thank you for sharing.
Ok, Dana,
Although I make all my meals from scratch and they are all organic and vegan..blah blah..I have never made anything that looks and tastes like something I would willfully select out of an assortment of options at a cafe…UNTIL THESE DINNER ROLLS!!
I’m not sure if you are a wizard or a genius…either way…you are changing my rep with fam and friends and for that I am faster becoming your biggest fan and cheerleader! Thank you thank you!!! These rolls and the cinnamon rolls are THE GREATEST EVER!!!!
Haha, thanks Royce! So kind. Glad you enjoyed them.
Have tried this recipe and tweaked it using all soya milk and caster sugar, it turned out very well, soft up to the following day. I experimented leaving it uncovered overnight and it remained pillowy soft. Thank you! my daughter who is allergic with so many foods truly enjoyed this.
these look great! when you say knead until smooth in step 4, how long should this take?
About 2-3 minutes?
Love these rolls. So quick for a weeknight dinner. My son and his friend tore thru them pretty quickly. I used part organic ww pastry flour and the rest organic bread flour (I always do for yeast breads). They were perfect in every way. I meant to snap a pic but they were gone to quick. :)
Holy heck these are delicious!! I was so proud of myself after making them…I kept thinking “there’s no way that I could ever make bread successfully”…but I was wrong! Great recipe :)
Yay! Glad they worked out so well for you, April! Bravo!
Can you use wholemeal flour? Haven’t been able to find pastry flour.
Have you tried a gluten-free version (we have to avoid gluten/wheat and eggs)? Thanks in advance – we miss bread at times.
I made these this weekend, and they were GREAT! They were so light and fluffy! (Mine didn’t turn out quite as beautiful as yours, but we loved them anyway). Thanks for the great recipe. I will definitely make them again!
They came out delicious! Thanks for this simple recipe :)
These rolls are amazing!
Would buckwheat flour work with these if used a tablespoon of olive or avocado oil? Thanks. :)
Anyone ever tried them with spelt flour and coconut sugar?
These look delicious! I would love to serve these at my daughter’s upcoming birthday party and would like to know if there is a way to make the dough in advance and freeze before baking. I want to make as much homemade food as I can but also know that I won’t have the time the morning of the party to make everything. Really hoping that I can do some steps in advance. Any tips are very welcome and appreciated! Thank you!
These are the best rolls and easy to make. We use all white wheat and they come out great. They make great little sandwiches. Thanks so much for sharing!
Can’t wait to make it tonight!
Thank you for the recipe. The rolls came out really good, soft and fluffy. My husband actually made these for me ’cause I was sick in bed.
Made these tonight to go with soup. Little too sweet with the soup so next time I will try without sugar. They tasted GREAT with strawberry jam.
Thanks for sharing, Christina!
Our 10 yr old made these rolls at Thanksgiving; I just provided guidance and she did it all. They were fabulous. Would love a gluten free version as well. I have since made them, turned out great – so I plan to make them to take to a dinner party. Thanks for your incredible web site.
Wondering–how long do you have to knead, by hand? How much if you use a stand mixer?
Oh my goodness, so good! Used my cast iron pan to bake them. So pretty to take out of the oven. They last 12 hours at my house. Both my kids (4 yo and 16 months old) had 3 each!
Decided on a double batch tonight and ran our of vegan butter. :-S Trying with half olive oil… Hope it works out!
It’s official, olive oil works really well!!!
Lovely! Thanks for sharing!!
EXACTLY the recipe I’ve been looking for! Just need to get some yeast and I will definitely be making these babies!
Yum! I just made these rolls this afternoon, but only made 1/2 of the recipe considering I’ll be the only one truly eating them in my house. I used half whole wheat and half unbleached flour (+ a tbsp of vital wheat gluten) and they turned out perfect! My half sister, who is a very picky eater, loved them. Super soft, and a little buttery from brushing them with, obviously, butter before baking. Thank you so much for sharing such a great recipe!
Great! Thanks for sharing, Kathy!! xoxo
This is an excellent and easy recipe. When I was in Cambridge, England for a semester abroad, there was this neighborhood bakery turning out divine, savory stuffed rolls filled with turkey, dressing, and cranberry sauce. They were absolutely delicious! This Thanksgiving, I vowed to find a vegan dinner roll recipe to make these stuffed rolls with using Thanksgiving dinner leftovers. My husband’s are filled with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce; and, the vegan ones are filled with stuffed artichokes and cranberry sauce. They turned out exactly like the fabulous ones I enjoyed in Cambridge! Thanks Minimalist Baker for solid recipes that consistently deliver great results!!
Ah, thanks Mary! Much love!!
These were a hit!
I made these today for Thanksgiving dinner. They were amazing!! Wonderful, wonderful recipe. Really easy too!
I made these today for Thanksgiving and they are SOA good! My vegan boyfriend will be thrilled and my decidedly non-vegan Texan parents will be fooled. Thanks!
Thanks for the recipe!
Question: did you mean to say start out with 1 3/4 cups of flour, and later add the last 1/4 cup?
Nope! Start out with 3/4 cup, and then add in remaining flour 1/4 cup at a time until it stops absorbing. Good luck!
Totally messed that part up, I added another 1/4 cup and a little extra after, not realizing it should a 1/4 at a time until the remaining 1 1/4 cups is used. Dinner roll fail for me, they are still in the oven but doubt they’ll be very good. I guess I’ll have to try again another day.
I made these this past weekend and they were AMAZING. Thank you!
Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Nicole!
Hi Dana! Love your recipes! Do you think this would work with regular yeast?
I do!
There might be nothing better in the world than a warm roll. yum. these look heavenly. :)
hi Dana , I just finish making these amazing dinner rolls , I love your receipes !!! I made it a little different , I always use coconut oil refine instead of the vegan butter, I also use different kind of flours. I use 50% white and than mix some spelt, wheat and soy flours. It came out a little grainy but delicious, I had to add another 10 mins for baking , overall they came out delicious like all your other receipes , now I’m going to make the Orange thyme jelly !!!!!! Thank you . My daughter already ask me to make them again for thanksgiving ,
Great! Thanks for sharing your swaps! Sounds amazing!!
We’re traveling a few hours for thanksgiving dinner and I’m wondering what the best way to make these would be. Can I refrigerate after the rise and then bring to room temperature and bake the following day? Thank you!
Hmm, I would say that would work! It may rise a little differently, but the texture and taste should be spot on. Good luck!
These dinner rolls look fantastic! They remind me a lot of the Hawaiian dinner I used to eat when I was younger! Thanks for a lovely recipe!
If I want to make these ahead of time, is there a proper way to freeze them before baking?
Also, I have a kid with food allergies and your site has been amazing–my 3 year old has loved everything I have made–never knew a kid could love eggplant parm so much! Mac and cheese planned for this week :)
Thanks so much!!
I would say freeze them when you’ve rolled them into balls and have them in the baking sheet. Cover and freezer. Then just set out to thaw completely before baking. Set them in a warm place, covered, so they can rise and proof. Then bake per my instructions!
Do you know if I could substitute the rapid rise yeast for active dry?
You can, it may just take a little longer to rise. Good luck!
I will be using active dry yeast to make these because that’s what I have on hand:) This article was helpful to me, hopefully it helps you too, Taylor!
What a nice recipe! Seriously, that last photo? UGH! Looks so tasty, I almost want to take a bite from my screen, lol.
haha, thanks! It’s doing its job then!
These looks SO fluffy and simple. Who though bread rolls could be that way? Great recipe, can’t wait to test them out! L x
Let me know how it goes, Lynsey!!
I’m new to cooking/baking and I don’t follow a vegan or gluten free diet, but I love your recipes!
I do have a few questions! Can I use normal sugar instead of cane sugar, the same goes for the sea salt?
Also, can I use normal milk and would you suggest 1% or whole milk? Thanks!
Yes! Those swaps will work. Good luck!
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Thanksgiving bread and bread-related foods are the jam. Happy Thanksgiving!
oh yeah lady, you KNOW what I like ;)
Hilarious. Does anyone know if you can use the active yeast instead of the instant yeast?
I used active yeast and it worked great. You just need to add it into the wet ingredients to allow it to dissolve instead of adding it to the dry.
So, I found my answer as soon as I scrolled a little bit further. :)
Wow, these rolls look exquisitely beautiful, I’ve got to try them…maybe today. I keep thinking about trying homemade breads and stuff, so time to take the plunge. I’m with you, I could eat sides all day long. Meat is becoming less and less appealing. Thank you for your constant inspiration (I’m so thankful!) and Happy Thanksgiving…you moved, right?
Moving TOMORROW! Can’t wait. Happy early Thanksgiving!
Yum! These look perfect and soft and pillowy, just as they should be!
Ever since the food allergy diagnosis, we have missed dinner rolls. I am making these asap!
Lovely! Let me know how it goes, Joanna.
Oh, yum! Bread is always a major part of Thanksgiving for my family and I!
These rolls look so fluffy, perfect for a dinner party! I’ll be keeping the recipe on hand for the holidays :).
Please do! Let us know how it goes if you try it.
Is the almond milk necessary ? Or would I be fine with just using water ?
It adds more tenderness, but all water should be fine.
I tried all water, and I think it’s a seperate issue, but I tried these rolls twice and they didn’t work. The dough did seem very tender, but I was cautious not to add more flour. What went wrong?
Rice milk?
Any idea if can these be made gluten free?
I haven’t tried it yet, but please let me know if you do!
Hi Dana!
I made the rolls this morning, instead of almond milk, I used coconut milk, they turned out GREAT!!! Thank you!!!
I’ve been making a lot of the recipes from Minimalist Baker, and they’re great and easy to make and easy to follow. I’m vegan 8 months ago, I always check minimalist before I cook!!! And my husband love everything I make!!! ?
Rochi G.
The recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and the instructions call for a total of I cup of flour… what is going on?
Where the instructions say add additional flour to make dough soft is where you would add the other full cup or a portion of it to your liking.
Hi all,
I successfully made these gluten free last night! I substituted the flour for Bob’s 1:1 and added a teaspoon of psyllium husk. They were definitely denser than your’s and didn’t rise quite as much, but were still fairly light and absolutely delicious. They more closely resembled a traditional dinner roll.
I’ve tried a bunch of different recipes for egg/dairy/gluten free dinner rolls, and this was the best! My boyfriend (who has all the allergies) ate 6. Thanks so much for another great recipe!
I wanted to try making these gluten free as well, I’m glad you shared your success story! I’m going to try out this weekend. Hope it turns out! :)
Is the flour Bob’s Red mill 1:1? What does the phsyllium husk do? I’m very new to vegan gluten free baking (my son was just diagnosed with soy, dairy, egg and gluten allergies). Please help a newbe out! My kitchen habits are in a serious state of flux.
I personally prefer King Arthur’s gluten free all purpose baking flour. It might work better than Bob’s red mill. It seems to be fluffier that Bob’s. I’ll try it and let y’all know!
Thank you so much for making them gluten free and letting us know!! That is what I needed!
Thanks lovelies! You’ve inspired me to try making these gluten-free. Any additional tips?
I’m super excited to make this recipe! I’m sure they are amazing fresh out of the oven but I’d like to know what they taste like the following day at room temperature? I’m considering making them for my 2nd grader’s potluck party at school but I’ll have to make them the night before.
That should work great!
I am trying it today we shall see how it goes.
I am wondering the same thing, if these can be made gluten free. Please post your results!
So I tried making the rolls with a glutenfree flour combination: 1cp rice, 1/2 cp sorghum, 1/2 cp tapioca, and 2 tsp xanthum gum. The rolls didn’t rise so were very dense. I’m going to try again using more rise and less sorghum. Any other glutenfree flour suggestions or helpful hints are welcome.
Here is a graphic on gluten free baking, some great trouble shooting tips, good luck!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelzarrell/get-your-sugar-on?utm_term=.tflqDwxq5&sub=3821471_6116388
I am going to try it using oat flour. I’ll let you knows how it turns out!
Try rice flour or this
https://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/gluten-free-flour-24-oz
I just tried it! I doubled the recipe. I used 2 cups of oat flour, and about 2 1/2 of Red Mill Gluten Free flour, and 2 tbs xanthan Gum. Still raised! Turned out great!
Hi Penny!
When you say 2 tbs of Xanthan Gum do you really mean 2 Tbsp? It just seems like a lot of Xanthan Gum ?
Thank you!
Giselle.
I have a gluten free batch in the oven now. Used my gluten free flour blend of brown rice flour, white rice flour, sweet rice flour, and tapioca. Keeping my fingers crossed!!
Yum! I will be making these this season!
I will definitely be trying these rolls out some time soon. Loving your recipes! Have to confess, I’m a relatively new follower and I’m wondering, who’s Rhonda? ;)
Glad you asked! Rhonda is my favorite ongoing joke. She’s the fictional naysayer and critic in the back of my mind that I like to poke fun at from time to time. Hope that clears the mystery up!
Can you make these without the sugar? Maybe use agave syrup instead?
I’d think agave would work!
Can flour be substituted with a gluten free flour?
Hi Brenda! We haven’t tried it, so we can’t say for sure. Some of the readers who have tried it had success with it, where as others have not. I would read the comments for tips. If you give it a try let us know how it turns out! Alternatively, we do have a gluten-free biscuit recipe that you may be interested in here.
Hi, in UK, really want to try but US measurements confuse me. Could you give me grams or ounces for it please????
I would Google the conversions; i do that when using a recipe with grams of ounces!