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
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup flour (amount as recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), yeast, sugar and salt.
- 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.
- Add wet to the dry ingredients and whisk or beat for 2 minutes, scraping sides as needed.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
* Heavily adapted from All Recipes
Nikkitha says
Great recipe, it was super easy to make as well!
Yay! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Nikkitha! xo
Molly says
Straightforward recipe and they came out great. I’ve made many of your recipes and they have all been delicious!
Yay! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Molly! xo
Silver Blackman says
These are wonderful! Easy to make, fluffy and they taste amazing!
Yay! Thanks so much for sharing, Silver!
Teena says
These look great. I’m hoping to make them for Christmas. Do you know if I can make the dough the night before, store it in the fridge and then bake so they’re fresh on the day? Thanks!!
Hi Teena, yes, you can! Follow through step 5, then set in the fridge. The next day, let the pan “rise” on top of the oven while the oven is preheating so they don’t get shocked from cold to super hot.
Shirley says
How long do they take to defrost and rise once they have been frozen?
These were delicious and I want to make ahead for Christmas.
I’d say overnight, or about 6 hours?
Michelle says
The yeast that I have at home is the ones that normally requires proofing in water for ten minutes before. Do I allow it to proof before adding to the flour, or do I go ahead and add it all in there at once?
Hi Michelle, You can use the same amount of dry active yeast, but just let it rise longer.
ingrid says
These really are the best and easiest dinner rolls! By the time you know what you want for dinner, if you start the process for these rolls, you’ll have a complete meal in no time. I had to learn that checking the temp of my liquid is the key to my success when working with yeast. Once I decided that that was the one thing I really need to ensure what absolutely on spot (I stick with 115 degrees for pretty much all yeasted breads), everything is PERFECT! We’re having the rolls with your Curried Potato and Lentil Soup for dinner tonight. Thank you, Dana!
What a lovely dinner! Thanks so much for your kind words, Ingrid! xo
EH says
I have been making these since day one of you posting these bad boys. They are my favorite. Every thanksgiving I make them. Just for fun I make them. I absolutely love them. Today, was a special day of making them. I was making “burgers” and I had no buns! So I thought why not make my favorite dinner rolls into buns. And boy am I glad I did! It turned out great. I make 4 buns with the above recipe. I don’t think I will ever go back to buying hamburger buns again! These are just great! Love them!
Aw, love that! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Sophia R says
It took me 2 tries to perfect this recipe, but when I got it right it was AMAZING! The trick was not adding too much extra flour when kneading, and using the French Fold method (see youtube!) to knead it properly even if its sticky for 10 full minutes. It took me about 10 full minutes just to get the dough properly elastic. They came out absolutely perfect. Everyone at my Thanksgiving was impressed I made them from scratch. Thanks for the recipe.
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Sophia!
Caryn Cook says
I made these for Thanksgiving. They turned out wonderful, and everyone loved them. These were so simple to make. But, everyone thought I must have labored over them for hours. I was a rockstar thanks to this recipe.
We’re so glad to hear it! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Caryn! xo
Sharon Chaffee says
These rolls are delicious! I made them the day before and froze them prebaked, as suggested in the recipe. I was concerned that they may not proof because of being frozen. I put them on top of my stove since the stove was warm from the oven in use. Low and behold they thawed & proofed. I did substitute vegan Nutiva shortening for vegan butter. I’ll be making this every holiday and anytime I want rolls. I topped the ones leftover the next morning with cranberry sauce. Yum yum!
Yay! We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Sharon! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Dor says
Great, easy recipe! Thank you. Nice to have something easy while juggling everything else for thanksgiving.
Some things I did different (this recipe is super flexible):
– Used only 2 tsp yeast.
– Used coconut sugar instead of regular sugar. Next time, I will try using a tad bit less sugar.
– While proofing, I put it in the fridge after about 20 minutes because I realized it was rising too quick and wanted to time it closer to dinner time
– Brushed the butter at the end, after it already baked.
Seriously great, easy recipe! Thank you!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Dor!
Hannah says
So good! Easy to make, not fussy and came out flawlessly. My husband and children devoured them at Thanksgiving. This will definitely be my go-to vegan roll recipe for any meal. Recommend!
Yay! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed them! Thanks for the lovely review, Hannah! xo
Phoebe says
I would give a 6/5 if I could! These turned out AMAZING. Sooo fluffy and soft and the right amount of sweet. They taste like the Hawaiian rolls and my whole family is obsessed. We made some yesterday for thanksgiving but we may or may not have eaten too many 🤭 so I made another batch this morning. There’s a lot of us celebrating today so I actually ended up making four Batches! Happy thanksgiving! 🦃
Yay! We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed them, Phoebe! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Sally McCarther says
I made this for Thanksgiving using the exact recipe stated. The whole family devoured them. So soft, fluffy, and taste is AMAZING! Definitely will make again, 10 out of 10.
Whoop! We’re so glad they turned out well! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Sally! xo
Kate says
Had a great experience making these. I’m always pretty nervous when I have to prove something, but since Paul Hollywood wasn’t in my kitchen, I would say they turned out great. I used whole wheat flour and modified by using date sugar instead of cane sugar. To be honest, I think I under-proved – so I’m making them again tomorrow and will try to be more patient.
Thanks for sharing, Kate!
Sue says
I don’t use butter or vegan subs. Do you think I can use applesauce in the recipe? Also, would bread flour work or should I stick with AP flour?
What about oil? Do you use oil? Olive oil would work well. Not sure how to do it without fat, but perhaps applesauce in a pinch. Let us know what you try!
Amanda says
Hi! I was wondering if I could make these garlic and herb rolls just by adding the garlic and herbs to the dough or if that could mess up the recipe. Thanks!
Oh totally that would be amazing!
Kavita says
Can you use whole wheat flour instead of AP (what is whole wheat pastry flour?) Trying to make this as whole food plant based compliant as possible. I saw some folks used 1/2 AP and 1/2 whole wheat flour in the comments!v Thanks for your lovely recipes!
I think so, but not 100%. You could also try this recipe instead!
Courtney says
Can you use active dry yeast instead?
Hi Courtney, You can use the same amount of dry active yeast, but just let it rise longer.
Margarita Gibson says
I’m making this but I don’t know when to stop kneeding. It seems they are not bouncing back. So I’m wondering if you can give me an idea on how to know the kneeding is enough.
Usually I knead just until the dough looks smooth and no longer lumpy! It *should* bounce back but it isn’t critical. I’d say roughly 3-5 minutes?
Emily says
Can I substitute gluten free flour without too much issue? My gf flour contains rice flour, xanthan gum, ground flaxseed, buckwheat flour, quinoa flour, amaranth flour and arrowroot flour. Appreciate the feedback. I love all your recipes!
I’m not sure as I haven’t tried it! But if you do let us know how it goes! Your blend sounds great!
Melanie Adkins says
Did you try the GF flour? I’m thinking about making these for Christmas, but would need to use GF flour!
Emily says
I did, my flour contained ground quinoa, flaxseed and amaranth so the rolls were more whole grain, lots fluffy, very tasty though!
Morgan says
Would you recommend preparing the dough one day before Thanksgiving? If so, how? I want to save some time making these rolls🙂
That should work! We’d suggest freezing them pre-baked, then when ready to prepare, let them thaw, rise, and bake.
Chantal says
You can place in the fridge once they are formed and they’ll rise in the fridge properly overnight. I’ve done rolls and cinnamon rolls the night prior and just popped in the oven in the AM and its perfection!
Brie says
Can these be made gluten free using all purpose gluten free flour?
Hi Brie, we haven’t tried a GF version of these, but we don’t think they’d be as fluffy. The closest recipe we have are these GF/V Biscuits. Hope that helps!
Jason says
I’ve made these rolls several times, and they are FANTASTIC! I follow the recipe as written (baking them in a round aluminum pan), and they always turn out delicious. Highly recommended. It’s become my go-to roll recipe—and they’re so easy to make!
Whoop! SO glad you enjoy them, Jason! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Meena says
Hi,
I tried out rhe recipe and used half Af and whole wheat flour. However it didn’t rise up. On baking it did come out as soft inside and crunchy outside. But wonder what do can to make it rise well… thanks for your help.
Hi Meena, is it possible your yeast wasn’t fresh? Otherwise, we’d suggest less whole wheat flour and more all purpose. Hope that helps!
Suzanne says
Hi-Can I make these in my food processor?
Sure!
Sara Frazier says
I want to make these for Thanksgiving to accommodate my dairy-allergic toddler, but I have some questions:
1. If I use active yeast, I don’t have to dissolve it first? And would it be the same amount as the rapid yeast?
2. ALSO – can I use oat milk instead of almond?
Hi Sara, You can use the same amount of dry active yeast, but just let it rise longer. Oat milk should work. Let us know how it goes!
Michelle Swann-Renee says
I’m making the exact same adjustments :-) My son has a nut allergy and I don’t keep the rapid rise yeast. I’m hoping this come out as well as my typical cloverleaf rolls! Happy Thanksgiving!
Sara says
I make these all the time……ok…..I should’ve posted sooner. Thank you, I love looking to check out all your vegan recipes.
xo!
Michelle says
Just made this recipe with active dry yeast. The only yeast I have available. Well I also have nutritional yeast but they are not the same! I had it rise for 2.5 hours and baked as directed!
Buttery and flaky like you said! Thanks for yet another keeper recipe, Dana! ❤️
We’re so glad it worked well! Thanks for your kind words and lovely review, Michelle! xo
Ashaya says
Can I knead with a kitchen aid mixer
Sure!
Cori says
These tasted amazing!! But mine definitely collapsed while I was putting them in the oven. Is this because I let it sit for more than 45 minutes? Or because just before it went into the oven, I brushed then with hot vegan butter? Definitely want to make these again, but would love to know what I did wrong!
Hi Cori, rising too long can cause that. We’re glad they still tasted good though!
Wren says
Delicious, soft rolls. Easy to make. I even forgot to put the yeast in, quick threw a couple teaspoons of yeast into some warm water, threw that in with the dough and mixed it up and they still turned out!
This recipe is a total keeper for quick, homemade, soft yeast dinner rolls!
We’re so glad they turned out well! Thanks for sharing, Wren! xo
Sophia says
This recipe was fantastic! The rolls were fluffy on the outside and crisp on the outside. I ended up adding a fair amount of flour during the kneading process, as the dough was extremely sticky. While the recipe recommends serving immediately, I found that the roll I ate immediately was a bit stodgy (stayed smushed when I pressed in), but the roll I ate 15 minutes later sprang back perfectly!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Sophia! Thanks for the lovely review and for sharing that tip!
Terri S says
I made these tonight with half AP & half whole wheat pastry flour. They turned out amazing. Very soft and fluffy! Thanks for a great recipe.
We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Terri! Thanks so much for the lovely review! xo
Amanda says
These rolls are righteous! The whole family enjoys them.
Yay! Thanks so much for the lovely review, Amanda!
Courtney says
We love these rolls. I end up using about 2 1/4 cups of flour total as the dough has been super sticky the few times I’ve made them. I’m new to bread making and these were super easy!
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Courtney!
Mariana says
Just made these… and ate half of it 🤐😬 so my word of warning is to halve the recipe because you won’t be able to control yourself lol
So glad you enjoyed them, Mariana =) Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Michelle says
Wonderful recipe! Very easy to make, with delicious results! Rolls were fluffy and flavourful. I cut the sugar in half as I do not like sweet bread. Also, next time I would make 9 rolls instead of 12, as I found them to be quite small. Thank you for the recipe!
Thanks for sharing, Michelle!
Stephanie B. says
Would these work well if I use my bread machine to make the dough?
We haven’t tried that. But if you do, let us know how it goes! We don’t have a bread machine.
Ariel says
This is my favorite recipe for rolls!
I now make them as a side for every family get-together and BBQ that we have. They are super easy to make and are very soft and flavorful. My husband is vegan and he doesn’t eat much bread, but every time I make these he has at least one! :)
I highly recommend this recipe!
Natalia Estrada says
I followed the recipe to the dot, the only difference i used 1/4 cup of soy milk with 1/4 cup more water and italian flour “farina di grano tenero” came out so good and all on my mix stand.
We’re so glad they turned out well! Thanks so much for sharing, Natalia! xo
G says
These buns are the best! Would the recipe & cook Time be the same if I rolled them into 6 larger buns instead of 12 small? Wondering if anyone has tried it. Thanks!
Thanks for the lovely review! We haven’t tried that, but we’d say probably use the same cooking time or perhaps slightly more?
Mona says
Can I use bread flour instead of all purpose?
That should work!
Alexi says
Made these last night as burger buns, pretty much as written (only change was reducing the amount of sugar). They were fantastic!
But there’s no way they would make 12. I got 4 regular sized burger buns and could have made 6 sliders/rolls. Maybe I ended up using less than the 2 cups of flour? The way the directions are written, you start with 1/4 and then add enough flour to form a “soft dough”, so it’s possible I used less than 2 cups, but I’m not sure.
Anyway, great flavor and texture! Just didn’t make as many as the recipe suggests.
Thanks for sharing! I love the idea of these as burger buns! We haven’t tried that, but perhaps next time just multiply the recipe for more servings! We have a toggle feature above the ingredients that allows you to adjust serving sizes easily!
Jennifer Burges says
Plan on making these this week! Any modifications for using active yeast instead? Also if I wanted to freeze would I do that after they rise or before? Thanks!!
Hi Jennifer, That should work, just let it rise longer. You can freeze them pre-baked before proofing, then let them thaw on top of the hot oven, rise, and bake. Let us know how it turns out!
Angelina says
Hi,
I am in the process of making this recipe but as I knead the dough, the dough is very sticky, did I do something wrong or is this right?
Thanks.
Hi Angelina, we’d suggest adding more flour! You want it to be moist, easy to handle, and not sticky.
Olya Katsman says
Can I use oil instead of butter?
Hi Olya, coconut oil might work. Let us know if you try it!
jane says
I make this recipe all the time, but I don’t usually add butter. I tried brushing them with butter today and they fell immediately. Can they be salvaged? Thanks!
Sorry to hear that, Jane! We’ve never had that happen so we’re not sure. Is it possible they rose for TOO long which caused them to collapse. A “fatigue” of sorts. Does that sound accurate at all?
Jane says
No, but I ended up Goggling and just rerolled them into balls and let them rise again and it worked perfectly. I just skipped the butter, which I always had before anyway and we love them just the same.
Glad it turned out! Thanks for sharing!
Senna says
My teenager loves this recipe and we make it all the time. It’s taught him how to knead dough. ;) Thank you!
We’re so glad to hear it, Senna! Thanks so much for sharing!
T.b. says
How long would I knead for if using a kitchenaid mixer to knead?
Manon Blackman says
Awesome recipe! I only had active dry yeast and it took 2.5 hours to rise 😅 but they were fluffy and delicious! I used 1.5 cups all-purpose and 1/2 cup whole wheat flour.
We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Manon! Thanks for sharing!
Diāna says
Hi!
I have made this recipe 5 times already (in the last 3 weeks), and it is seriously the best! Thank you so much!
But I was wondering – can it be made with any other flour? Spelt for example?
Whoop! We’re so glad you enjoy it! We haven’t tried making it with another flour, but let us know if you do some experimenting.
Olivia says
absolutely loved these! I tried for the first time last week and have already made my third batch… When I made 12 the first time I found them to be quite small, so I’ve adjusted and found that making 9 was the perfect size! Fantastic recipe. Thank you!
We’re so glad you enjoyed them, Olivia! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Azusa says
This was my first time baking bread, and I’m glad I found this recipe!! It was easy to follow, and the ingredients are simple too!
I used coconut oil & oat milk, but they worked just fine. The flavor was buttery and rich!
I think I needed to let the dough rise longer though. I didn’t realize what I had was active dry yeast, not rapid-rise kind.
I’m sure I am making this again! Homemade bread is the best. :)
Thank you for the recipe!
Wohoo! We’re so glad you enjoyed it, Azusa! Thanks for sharing!
Mark says
My family loves these. I’ve made them three times in the last month or so, and my daughter likes to help knead.
We’re so glad everyone enjoyed them, Mark! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Jains says
Hello,
Can we make this without yeast? Please let me know.
Thanks!
We don’t think that would work, unfortunately!
Emily says
Hi!
Thank you for the simple recipe! One question… I can only see you incorporating a total of one cup of flour into the rolls, but you call for two…
I assume I only add as much as I need.. 🤓 Oh boy. Answering my own questions.
Letting my yeast mingle with my milk and flour etc for a few minutes more cause I have instant yeast 👍
Wish me luck!! 🍞
Hi Emily, In step 4, you’ll add only as much as you need, up to a total of 2 cups in the full recipe. Hope that helps!
Emily Dagarag says
Is it okay to use shortening instead of butter?
We haven’t tried it, but we think it would be fine. Let us know if you try it!
Monisha says
I was so excited to try this but unfortunately mine didn’t look anything like yours! the final result was more like a crunchy biscuit and had a flat flavor . Wondering what went wrong
Oh no! So sorry to hear that, Monisha! Did you make any modifications? Is it possible the yeast was expired or didn’t activate?
Megan O'Leary-Barrett says
Oh my gosh….how good? Well, we each wanted our own 12 roll pan so we could put our faces on the soft pillow of rolls and eat straight from it 😂
haha thanks for sharing!
George Bryant says
I’ve made this recipe about 20times over the last 2 years and it always works out great. Tonight I used coconut sugar as I had no white sugar left and it has worked just as well. Thank you! Love from NZ
We’re so glad you enjoy it, George! Thanks so much for sharing! xo
Annie says
Easy to follow and turn out great everytime! (I used soy milk instead and was fine).
Sonja says
First attempt today.
Very happy. ?
I think I added a bit more flour than is in the recipe but my dough was just very sticky (should it be?). Other than that, it was very easy.
I used oats milk and ancient dry yeast (Covid 19 era). ?
They rose in about an hour but maybe not as much as I was hoping.
Consequently, they are a bit more dense but none the less DELICIOUS! ?
Will definitely make again if I can get hold of flour. ?
Thank you!
P. S. Is there a way to post a picture?
We’re so glad you enjoyed them! It does sound like they may have needed a bit more flour. You can tag us in a on instagram to share a photo!
Susan says
I made for today, Easter, as I was in a pinch for something FAST! It was a good choice, even though having very little all purpose I was a little heavier on the whole wheat than recommended, but such is life in these times!! Thanks for your help in all things vegan!! Happy Easter everyone.
Susan Grodsky says
Can this be made with regular, not rapid rise yeast? TIA.
Yes, just allow a longer rise time. Hope that helps!
Stanoley says
These are just so wonderful and I really love them a lot! I’ve been making them for a couple years now. I love buns and these are good buns!
gabriele says
incredibly soft and wet.
the smell is good, I used coconut oil instead of butter, even for brushing, so they weren’t so golden.
the only problem is that I found it a bit tasteless … also when preparing it, I used more flour than I asked for because it remained moist and sticky, even when it was time to form the balls. but I think it’s because of the moisture in the flour and the air that they are different. save that, i will do it again because they are soft and pleasant and easy to make.
Meagan says
Don’t use coconut oil, and you’ll get some flavor. The butter adds flavor.
Barbara says
Hi there,
This recipe sounds amazing, thank you for sharing! Do you have any thoughts on how to make this gluten free, please? Thank you!
Hi Barbara, we haven’t tried a GF version of these, so we’re not sure. The closest recipe we have are these GF/V Biscuits.
Grace says
Could you use active dry yeast instead of rapid rise yeast?
That should work, just let it rise longer! Let us know how it turns out!
Monica says
Great recipe! I made it tonight. I used coconut oil instead of vegan butter. It worked great! Thank you so much for posting such a great recipe.
Megan says
First time attempting to make rolls and I can say WOW it was easy! No need to be intimidated with this recipe and they came out great. Used them for hamburger buns -my Husband and I agreed we will be making this recipe again for sure! :)
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Megan!
Claudine says
I made these twice within the last 2 weeks to avoid having to run out last minute. I tried them at first for burger buns Making 8 instead of 12 and they were a huge hit. Then I needed hot dog buns so I figured I’d try making them a little longer and again they were a HIT. I might never buy buns again!!
Lovely! Thanks for sharing, Claudine! So helpful.
Ness says
Yum! Great recipe. I subbed soy milk because that’s what I had on hand. Soooo good paired with the warm hearty lentil soup I made. My friend’s mom owns a bakery and when she makes rolls like these she sprinkles a little coarse salt on the bottom of the pan before adding in the dough balls. It just gives the buns that little extra nudge of flavour that’s delightful for dipping in soup. I kinda want to try this recipe as a base for cinnamon buns just to see what happens…
We’re so glad you enjoy it! Thanks for sharing!
Rita Campbell says
I made them again, using only one cup of flour and just a little more for dusting the board and they were fabulous! Soft and delicious. They smell so great while they’re baking.
Yay! So glad you enjoyed them, Rita!
Janet says
Taste is great. My rolls had a good rise
But when I put them
In oven they fell. What am I doing wrong?
Hmm, not sure about that! I’ve never had this happen. But it sounds like maybe they rose for TOO long which caused them to collapse in the oven. A “fatigue” of sorts. Does that sound accurate at all?
Urszula says
I am so happy i have found you ?
I’m busy making/baking new things every day ?
These are great still warm with spread and jam however went down a treat as vegan burger sliders. Non-vegans were impressed ?
Marge Gelsleichter says
I made this for the holidays. Delicious. I just made it again. It’s my go to. Love it. Delicious.
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Marge. We are so glad you enjoy this recipe! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Tammy says
Absolutely love this recipe! I have been experimenting with cooking vegan recipes and thought I would give it a try with bread. These dinner rolls were straightforward to make and easy for someone such as myself who does not have much bread making experience. I live in a very rainy, humid area and had to add a bit more yeast (3tsp for 12 rolls) but they were amazing!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Tammy. We are so glad you enjoyed them! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Becky says
My 12-year-old son says that these rolls are the best thing that have happened during the whole quarantine! Absolutely delicious. My only comment is that an 8-inch pan wasn’t nearly big enough. Our 12-inch cast iron skillet was perfect.
Rebecca says
Just wondering if you could supply the yeast weight as I dont have sachets?
This looks so wonderful and cant wait to bake!
Sure! 1 packet is 0.25 ounces (7 grams). Hope that helps!
Gabby says
Can I use vegetable oil instead of vegan butter? Thanks!
Hi Gabby, we haven’t tried that, but another reader mentioned doing so with success! Let us know if you give it a try!
Shirley says
Do you mix them by hand or with a dough hook on a stand mixer?
By hand. But a dough hook should work too!
Rita Campbell says
Re:Simple Vegan Dinner Rolls
Your list of ingredients asks for 2 cups of flour.
Your instructions only mention 1 cup of flour.
My rolls were a great disappointment. I tried to push in 2 cups of flour because that’s what it said.
The taste was good, but they were like little scones, heavy, heavy, disappointing. Boo Hoo!
Hi Rita, sorry for the confusion. In step 4 it says “Then, add only enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.” That is where the additional cup (or less) of flour would go. It does sound like yours had too much flour added.
Marge Gelsleichter says
Not true. Says to add 3/4 cup then 1/4 at a time, add the remaining flour. 2 cups total.
Ivjkr says
Yes start with 3/4 cups. Then add 1/4 cups mix for two mins and add just enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Depending on where you live you will only need a part of the remaining 1 cup flour. This is a common way to write bread recipes because amount vary so much depending on where you live. You need to go on feel and experience which is why bread making is a tricky one! Mixing by hand while harder generally gives you a better feel for when the dough changes.
Deirdre says
These are better than rolls that use dairy. We couldn’t get enough! Using this recipe this evening to make hot cross buns. Addding the spices and such. A keeper! Just be sure to read directions carefully!!!
Whoop! So glad you enjoyed them, Deirdre! Thanks for sharing!
Leigh says
These were easy, made from ingredients i already had, and came out tender and delicious! I made the dough in the bread machine and then divided into 8 rolls instead of 12, as we plan to use them as burger buns. Will definitely make again!
Marge Gelsleichter says
Was the bake time the same for bigger rolls?
Someone said they made 8 instead of 12.
I wanted to try that but wasn’t sure about the time.
Thanks
Meera says
Oh my God this was the absolute best rolls recipe I have ever tried. I used dairy milk and dairy butter in place of vegan, since I was actually looking for an egg-free recipe.
Baked for a little longer, around 25-27 minutes, olive oil glaze.
The rolls turned out to be buttery, pillowy, rich and so incredibly soft. Was an absolute hit with the family!
Thanks for the great recipe!
We’re so glad you and your family enjoyed them, Meera! Thanks so much for sharing!
Jordan says
I made these for Friendsgiving last year along with my normal sweet rolls. These were by far the most consumed by non-vegan friends. Just got done making three batches for our COVID-19 quarantine. The absolute easiest and best rolls I’ve ever made!
We’re so glad you enjoy this recipe, Jordan! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Alex Troiano says
COVID19 is everywhere -even in recipe reviews. Made me do double take as I rarely see reviews that are recent,in my internet searches.
That being said,I am making these from my home right now under self isolation, and can relate to the need for some good recipes and quality cooking.
Thanks for the review and sense of togetherness in this crazy world.
Tonya says
Wondering if I can use active yeast, unsweetened coconut milk in place of the fast rising yeast and almond milk and also, how can I add pineapple juice to make these delicious looking rolls Hawaiian?
I was thinking perhaps I could replace the water with the pineapple juice.
Thanks!
You can use dry active yeast just let it rise longer. And yes, coconut milk will work well here. I’d recommend light (canned) or shelf stable (boxed). Full fat will likely be too heavy for these.
Ev says
Can I substitute olive oil for butter?
Hi Ev, we haven’t tried it, but some other readers have reported doing so with success. Let us know how it goes!
Janice says
Hi! I’ve made this recipe almost every day in the last 2 weeks or so. It’s soo goood and I have made cinnamon and pizza rolls with it as well. Thank you for posting it.
Thanks so much for sharing, Janice. We are so glad you enjoy it! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Alice says
What do you mean Pre-bake
When I think of prebake I think of cooking something ahead of time, like I would prebake my pie crust before putting in the filling.
But you say before freezing the dough Pre-bake them and when ready to cook them take them out thaw, rise then bake.
Please explain
Thank you
Hi Alice, we mean freezing the dough without cooking. Maybe you are referring to parbaking?
Alice says
Can I substitute gluten free flour instead of all purpose flour and still have the same turn out?
Do you have a good gluten free sliced bread rescind?
Thank you
Hi Alice, We haven’t tested that yet. But if you do, let us know how it goes! Our closest thing would be these V/GF Biscuits!
S. Marie says
This is my go-to roll recipe now. Anyone who tries it has me send them the recipe. It’s just my daughter and I and she loves them so much I always double the recipe. Over Thanksgiving, we used them to make little turkey slider sandwiches. If you have children, you know how picky toddlers can be and mine gives this recipe five stars.
Yay! We’re so glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing!
Olivia Olson says
I’ve made these twice now- both me and my husband LOVE them! And they’re so easy!
Khristye Allen says
I make these rolls all the time! EVERYONE loves them!
Ashley says
I’ve made these 4x now! I just wanted to say TY, my 3 1/2 yo son absolutely loves them and they are so easy to make! Just a few tips that have helped me perfect the roll! I’ve found that using 1 3/4 cups flour seems to be the perfect amount. I use an electric mixer for the first 4 minutes of mixing and then mix in the last 3/4 cups of flour using a spoon!
Stacy Holybee says
This is the very first time I’ve ever made a real bread item (ie something other than pumpkin bread, etc.). I made a notable mistake right off the bat by starting the recipe with all 2 c. of flour, in spite of having read through the recipe twice before starting. Sigh. I wasn’t sure if I had the dough at the right consistency after that, as it was rather sticky, and I had to add quite a lot of flour while kneading (which I was probably also doing wrong). All that said…the little suckers rose and came out just fine! They were probably bulkier than intended, what with all that extra flour, so I had to cook them a bit longer, but they browned nicely and taste great. I’m looking forward to making them a second time, since I’ll be unlikely (somewhat) to repeat the same mistake twice.
Great! Thanks for sharing your experience, Stacy!
Kathleen Chandler says
I make these all the time and we love them. How should I store them? I made some on Christmas Eve for Christmas dinner. I only ever made them and served them right away but I have so much to do on Christmas Day.
Great! I’d say store at room temp, covered, up to 3 ways, best when fresh. Or, freeze the dough balls, put in a pan, proof at room temp on top of the oven, then bake as instructed. Hope that helps!
Amy Cuadra says
Best vegan rolls! Easiest enough to make so it’s my go to whenever my family wants rolls.
Whoop! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Susan Chidester says
Can you make cinnamon rolls from this dough?
We haven’t tried that! But here is our cinnamon roll recipe: https://minimalistbaker.com/the-worlds-easiest-cinnamon-rolls/
Ashley George says
I’ve never made homemade rolls before. When it says add only remaining flour to make a soft dough (in step 4), approximately how much of the remaining cup left over are you adding??
It will depend on the stickiness of your dough. You want it to be moist, easy to handle, and not sticky.
Ingrid Scott says
I made these today, since I was looking for vegan dinner rolls for Christmas. I wanted a trial run, like my husband called it, and he is looking forward to test them when he gets home form work tonight.
I used 1 1/2 cups of Bob’s Red Mill Bread Flour (that is what I had on hand) and 1/2 cup of whole wheat pastry flour. I also used unsweetened Soymilk (needed to be used) and coconut oil, coconut oil also for the brushing before baking. I used dry yeast from Costco which I mixed right into the dry ingredients. I know it is fresh, so I don’t worry about that.
They turned out perfect. They taste light and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. These will be on our Christmas dinner table (double batch of course). I used a scale so that I got 12 of them.
Thank you Dana for this recipe! :)
Ingrid
Wonderful! xoxo
Tanya Laing says
I make these constantly and everyone LOVES them. I think canned coconut milk works best. I use this recipe weekly for any bread needs. I make hamburger buns and they don’t always hold up but it doesn’t matter since they are sooooo tasty.
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Tanya. We are so glad everyone enjoys them! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Tanya says
If 10 out of five made sense I would do it! Just made them again this past weekend and new tasters were raving!
=)
Emily Noltemeyer says
This is my first time buying yeast. What does the .92 mean? I’m assuming it can’t be grams because the packet is only 7 grams?
Emily Noltemeyer says
never mind I think I had messed with the serving size accidentally
Anna says
I made 2 batches of these. One batch was white rolls and the other whole white wheat. They turned out extremely yummy; Moist and flavorful. My husband bought commercial Pop Tarts for my four-year-old for while we were visiting Grammy and Great Nana. At first, Johanna wanted the pop tart until she saw that I toasted 2 rolls. She immediately stopped eating the pop tart & came over and asked for the other roll. She ate the entire thing. It was the whole white wheat rolls that she ate today. When we get home, I am adding this recipe to my recipe book. If a 4 year old would rather eat whole wheat dinner rolls rather than a sickly sweet pop tart, it’s an awesome recipe.
Whoop! We’re so glad she enjoyed it, Anna! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Abonnie says
Holy cow! These are amazing! My family actually argued that they were store bought. I used my food processor to mix in fast pulses, but otherwise followed the instructions. Perfect!
We’re so glad your family enjoyed them, Abonnie! Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Gail Wyatt says
Made these for Thanksgiving awesome results. So easy!
Whoop! Thanks, Gail!
Tiffany says
Made these for Thanksgiving today and they were the favorites! I substituted vegetable oil for vegan butter because I can’t get vegan butter where I live.
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, Tiffany!
Lindsay says
I have never made homemade rolls before and was slightly intimidated. My son and I just made these and they are incredible and super easy! Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Lindsay. We are so glad you enjoyed these! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Alana says
Hello! I am confused about the amount of flour necessary, the recipe says 2 cups but the instructions only mention to use 3/4 and then 1/4 so only 1 cup total?
Hi Alana, 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.
Cheryl says
My daughter is vegan and we made these about years ago! Now we always make these rolls–even when she isn’t present:). The entire family loved them!!
Thanks so much for the lovely review, Cheryl. We are so glad the whole family enjoys them! Next time, would you mind leaving a rating with your review? It’s super helpful for us and other readers. Thanks so much! Xo
Mary Garcia says
Can I make the vegan dinner rolls ahead of time? How long can they be refrigerated?
I’d say refrigerate up to 2 days in advance, but bake the day of if possible. They’ll keep once baked for 2-3 days, but are best when fresh.
Breanna says
Very tasty recipe! Thank you for sharing.
Linda says
Sorry, i was able to scan some questions already asked and saw same question. Thanks!
Zoe says
Do you think I could sub coconut oil for the vegan butter? Thanks!
Scan the comments for that! I think others have done it with success. It will affect the flavor and maybe the fluffiness / texture.
Jessie says
Nice recipe..just one question, though…how does one shape a dough ball into a roll?
A dough ball turns in to a roll when rising.
Rebecca says
Hey, what’s the best vegan butter to Use for this? Thanks!
We like Myoko’s and Earth Balance.
Reason A Ali says
Hello! Would I be able to add pineapple juice in place of the water to attempt making a hawaiian roll? Thank you
Hi Reason, we haven’t made those and aren’t sure whether it would work. Let us know if you give it a try!
Ashley Benford says
HI im low fat whole food vegan and i was wondering if i could sub anythuing for the butter or not use the butter at all. Would that harm the rolls? or is that ok… any sugestions???
Hmm, you could try subbing applesauce? Or pumpkin puree? We haven’t tested it and can’t guarantee the results.
Carrie says
Any luck with making these gluten free? They look amazing!
We haven’t tested that yet, Carrie! But if you do, let us know how it goes! Our closest thing would be these V/GF Biscuits!
Dhara says
Gorgeous !!!!
Loved these..light and fluffy and just amazing..made em yesterday..they’re gone!!..I wish I could post a picture here..
Making them again today
Thank you so much!!
Thanks for sharing, Dhara! Next time, feel free to tag a picture #minimalistbaker on instagram for us to see!
JEN says
Hi, can I used water inplace of the milk?
It adds more tenderness, but all water should be fine. Let us know if you give it a try!
Jessica Mungekar says
Yours are so beautiful. Unfortunately, mine were not. Maybe I am not meant to bake rolls but they turned out thick and dense, not fluffy. I used a stand mixer, maybe I mixed them too long? not sure.
Perhaps! We haven’t tried these with a stand mixer. That may have been the issue!
Ashlee says
Hi, am I able to choose a different non-dairy milk? Like oat or rice. Thanks
Those should both work!
Briana says
I hesitate to call this recipe foolproof but, if you follow the recipe, it’s pretty foolproof!
I make notoriously bad rolls but THESE are perfect!
So kind! Thanks, Briana!
Rachel says
Question: I’ve made this twice, and though they’re delicious, for some reason I only end up with 6-7 rolls instead of 12. I made them as small as I thought possible, but still tried to stay true as I could to the recipe photos. Any suggestions on how to get more rolls out of it next time?
Hmm, good question! I feel like we roll our balls pretty small and usually get 10-12. But 6-7 is fine, too! You can also adjust the serving size (using the toggle tool above the ingredients) to increase the ingredient quantities!
Ingrid Scott says
Hi, I just saw this recipe and read through the reviews, when I came along yours. What you could do is put the whole dough on a scale, and then divide into 10 or 12, then pinch off pieces, put on the scale until you have the desired amount. That is what I do. I hope this makes sense! :)
Mary Fitzgerald says
Wow…! I’ve been baking a long time but never realized you could make these kinds of yeast rolls with JUST ONE RISE!! This is the second time I’ve made these with one very minor adjustment – I use oat milk. I also whisk the hell out of the proofing step and then also when you add the last 1/4 cup of flour before the ten minute rest. I think this probably helps with the rise because my rolls were **glorious.** I will make these again. And again. And again…. I’m a new vegan (vegetarian for 2 years, now vegan for the past month) and I gotta say – these recipes are always, always – ALWAYS spot on! Thanks so much for all the work you do! ❤️
Aww, thanks so much for your kind words and lovely review, Mary! We are so glad you enjoy this recipe! xo
Alysha says
I don’t have any sort of milk, would the consistency be ruined if I sub for water?
It’s worth a shot! Let us know if you try it!
Alicia M says
I make these rolls ALL THE TIME and they are so simple and delicious. Thank you so much for this recipe! My favorite dinner rolls ever :)
Thanks for sharing, Alicia!
Roz says
This is just the best. Easy, yummy, vegan. Thank you so much!!!
Rob says
These were absolutely DELICIOUS and my whole family enjoyed these with some vegan potato soup I made last night. Thank you for the recipe.R
So glad everyone enjoyed these, Rob! Thanks for sharing!
Amber says
Delicious! Fluffy, light perfect dinner rolls!
Thanks for sharing!
Dominique Douglass says
I’m just commenting to thank you for this wonderful recipe. I use it all the time, though I use my stand mixer to knead the dough. I’ve had a 100% success rate and I absolutely love these rolls.
**You can substitute pineapple juice for some of the water and milk to make Hawaiian rolls!**
Thanks, Dominique!!
Jen says
This is my ultimate most used Pinterest recipe!!!! I have made these over 10’times and they’re so amazing!!! I made them again today and quadrupled the recipe and they’re just as amazing! Every time I make one batch, my family complains with dissatisfaction that they’re gone!!! Always have to at least double it and one batch get sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar at the end for dessert :)
YUM! Love the cinnamon and sugar idea. Thanks so much for the lovely review!
Elsa Santiago says
I want to try this today but I only have soy milk at home and don’t want to go out. Can I use silk soy milk instead of almond? Thank you in advance.
We haven’t tried it, but other readers have done so with success! Hope that helps!
Ash says
OMG had to report back. I’ve made these numerous times as Dinner Roll recipe is stated and they’re PERFECT. but now we’ve experimented with making cheesy pizza bites using daiya mozzeralla cheese and dipping into marinara- had to share! After first rise, flatten dough into a circle in your palm and put a little cheese in center. Pinch like a dumpling and set seam side down. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder and oregano before popping into oven. Love it for a naughty Friday night treat!
Yum! Thanks for sharing!
Jim says
Can i use chessey yeast
Hi Jim, we aren’t familiar with that. Would you mind clarifying?
James Hitchcock says
It is called nutriential yeast on Red Mill btand has good vitamin B that cliams releef of artris
Sorry about spelling
Also used to make a vegan chesse sauce
Unfortunately, that won’t work in this recipe as that type of yeast doesn’t rise. Hope that helps!
Brian Worthen says
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!
Rammi says
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!
Emily says
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!
Lynsey says
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.
Mickie says
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.
Micah Nantz says
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!
Jen says
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!
Natalia S says
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?
Nancy Fortier says
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!
Amy says
I LOVE these soooo much, I have made them a few times now, so yummy, light and fluffy!
Thank you for the recipe
Lydia says
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!!!
Michaela says
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?
Leigh Anne W. says
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!
Miranda B says
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.
Jordan U. says
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.
Meghan says
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!
Katie Lou says
Hi there! Instead of organic cane sugar can I use coconut sugar or some other kind of sweetner?
Heather says
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!
Mariam Polak says
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 ?
Ruth says
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 :)
Kristy says
I made these rolls & topped them with “everything bagel” seasoning. They were delicious!! The texture was spot on. Highly recommend!
Jim says
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
Leah says
Making these tonight………stay tuned.
We hope you love them, Leah!
Levi Leiataua says
Just to be double sure so I don’t mess it up. Is it proved just the one time?
Elise says
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!
Sam says
I made these for my partner using only whole wheat flour. They turned out beautifully and he loved them!
Natasha says
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!
Kristina Estremera says
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!
Kelly says
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!
Tracy says
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!
Lisa says
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.
Mary Smith says
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.
Bob says
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!
Helen says
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!
Kaelee says
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!
Kristen says
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!
Stacy says
Tried this recipe today and they came out great, thank you!
Abi says
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.
Kaylee Swan says
Doubled the recipe and used a loaf pan to make white bread. It was wonderful.
Jenny says
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!
chris says
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!
Lia says
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!
Mark says
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!
BC says
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!
Heather says
I made 2 batches of these and they were loved and devoured. Saving for future dinner roll needs!
SUSannah says
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 !
Khristye Allen says
I love this recipe and so does everyone who eats them! Simple, elegant and delicious!
Nicole Townsend says
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?
Khristye Allen says
I’ve made them a day ahead, still perfect!
Hi Nicole! You can totally make them ahead of time if need be!
Todd says
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 ?
Ash says
These are perfect, fluffy dinner rolls! I can’t thank you enough for the recipe! x
Mia says
Would it be ok tomake the night before and reheat in the oven the next day?
Yanet says
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! ❤️??
Lauren says
Is the “butter” necessary? I’m oil free
Shannon says
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!
Marina says
Ciao e grazie per la ricetta…
Potrei avere le dosi in grammi.
Grazie
marina
Rusty Ryan says
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.
S. Ramos says
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.
Morgan says
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.
Marina Greco says
Buongiorno Dana, e grazie per la ricetta.
Ma sarebbe possibile avere il peso in grammi?
Grazie
Marina
Mel says
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
MrsB says
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!
Katie says
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
Chris says
These are now my go-to dinner roll recipe. Delicious. Raves.
Desiree says
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.
Desiree says
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!
MKimberlyJo says
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. ^_^
Elan says
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!!
Elan says
P.s. I also used regular yeast as I have trouble finding rapid rise yeast here in New Zealand.
Letitia says
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!
Julina says
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.
Julina says
I’m* not aim
Hi Julina! Yes, my mistake! Good catch :D
Julina says
Great! Thank you so much. I can’t wait to try these!
Joyce Lopez says
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
Mia Alexei says
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!
Beatriz Herrmann says
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?
Beatriz Herrmann says
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.
Beatriz Herrmann says
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!
Dorathy says
I made these and have returned to make them again ?✨✨✨ sublety sweet and conquers my bread craving but without the sodium.
eilene says
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.
Joyce says
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?
Denielle says
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.
Rachel says
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 ?
Rachael Watson says
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.
C says
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.
Clare says
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!
Claire says
Great idea! Will do, Thanks Dana!
Julia says
I made these for Thanksgiving. Super easy, super delicious! I plan on making them a regular item for my hosted meals! Thank you!
Taylor says
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!!!
Ariel says
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!
tammy says
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
Regina says
Can I make this a day before and just bake the day of thanksgiving?
I think that should work!
Rachael Watson says
Can I par-bake these? If so, how would you recommend I do this?
Alice Toth says
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!!!
Karen Braswell says
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.
christine says
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
Rachel says
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.
Tami says
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.
Susan says
I made these for dinner tonight came out great thank you for the recipe.
Eden says
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!
Lisa says
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.
Kelsey Bucher says
Can you leave your measurements for that? Did you still use the yeast in the recipe ?
necey says
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
Christina says
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!
Aissa says
Another easy and delicious recipe! Made them last night with veggie burgers… Yummy!
Crystal says
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.
Liz says
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.
Abi says
“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”.
Alicia says
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
Caitlin says
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!
brittanee says
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!
Gina says
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!!!
Caitlin says
Could you have killed the yeast?
necey says
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.
MANSI says
Can this recipe be doubled?
I would think so, yes!
Crystal says
I doubled it with great success!
Lex says
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!
Evy says
These look amazing!! Can I use whole wheat flour instead???
haley says
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!
Rob says
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!
Brandie says
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 :)
Sarah says
I don’t know where to find rapid ride yeast…lol jk. The recipe looks awesome!
Nicole says
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!
Natalia S says
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?
mandi says
just made these they really are fool proof they turned out great! thanks!
haley says
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.
Jennifer says
These rolls are so good! I keep making them lol. It definitely gets a 5 star rating!