Fluffy Vegan Dinner Rolls
How to make vegan dinner rolls that are soft, fluffy, 'buttery', delicious, and surprisingly easy to make by hand or mixer (flavored options, top tips, and FAQs included!)
Servings: 15 rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons instant dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon vegan butter divided
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened plain soy milk
- 1 tablespoon melted vegan butter (for brushing)
Instructions
Instructions (Using a Stand Mixer)
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add 3 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat ¼ cup vegan butter and soy milk for about 1 minute. Stir until melted and lukewarm (105–110 degrees F).
- Pour the warm vegan butter-milk mixture into the flour mixture. Mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add the remaining 1 ½ cups flour and knead on low speed for 2 minutes. Increase to medium speed and knead for 1 more minute, until a smooth dough forms.
- If dry flour remains, knead it in by hand and form a smooth ball. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish. Divide the dough into 15 equal-sized balls and place them in the pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and brush immediately with the remaining tablespoon of melted vegan butter. Serve warm.
Instructions (By Hand):
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat ¼ cup vegan butter and soy milk for about 1 minute. Stir until the vegan butter is melted and the mixture is lukewarm (105–110 degrees F).
- Pour the vegan butter-milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a fork until combined.
- Gradually add the remaining 1 ½ cups flour while kneading by hand for about 5 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish. Divide the dough into 15 equal balls and arrange in the pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake the rolls for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Brush with melted vegan butter and serve warm.
Notes
- Check your yeast!: Make sure it’s in date.
- Use warm vegan milk: The ideal temperature is 100-110°F (38-43°C), which is warm but not hot, to activate the yeast. Too hot will kill it. Too cold won’t activate it.
- Don’t skimp on kneading: This step ensures gluten development for soft, fluffy rolls. Refer to the FAQ to know when the dough is ready.
- When the dough rises: Proof the dough in a warm, draft-free area, as low temperatures inhibit rising.