Name: Dairy Free and Egg Free Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24 rolls
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 0.5 cup vegan butter; 2 cups dairy free milk; 1.5 tablespoons instant rapid rise yeast; 0.25 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 5 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons vegan butter

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Dairy Free and Egg Free Dinner Rolls

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Ingredients

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Dairy Free and Egg Free Dinner Rolls

½ cup vegan butter

2 cups dairy free milkoat milk, almond milk, soy milk, etc.

1 ½ tablespoons instant rapid rise yeast

¼ cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons salt

5 cups all purpose flour

2 tablespoons vegan buttermelted

Instructions

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Instructions

Start by melting ½ cup (full stick) vegan butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Once melted, set aside and let cool. Warm the dairy free milk in the microwave for about 1 minute, until warm but not hot, around 100F-110F.

To the bowl of the stand mixer, add the warm dairy free milk, yeast, sugar, and salt. Gently stir together and let sit until foamy. This should take about 5 minutes. If the mixture doesn't get frothy, start over with fresh yeast. This could happen if the yeast is expired or if the milk was too hot and killed the yeast.

Add the melted vegan butter. Then 1 cup at a time, stir in the flour. I usually stir 4 cups by hand using a spatula, then adjust the stand mixer with the dough hook. While kneading, add the remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, just until a ball of dough forms. You may not need to use all of the flour. I typically use around 5 ½ cups of flour total, but it depends on humidity and other factors. If the dough is too sticky, add extra flour. Continue to knead until a soft, smooth dough forms. It should be slightly sticky but able to pull away from the sides of the mixing bowl.

Coat a large bowl with cooking spray then transfer the dough to the bowl. Cover with a clean towel and place in a warm place. Let rise for about 30 minutes, or until it's doubled in size.

Once doubled in size, punch the dough down, then transfer to a lightly-floured clean work surface. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces. I like to weigh the dough then divide by 24 for equal pieces.

Shape pieces of dough into balls and place in a greased 9x13 baking pan. You could use a sheet pan instead. It's normal for them to touch each other. Cover with the towel again and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375F. Remove the towel from the rolls and place baking pan into the warm oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through and golden. If you notice the tops are getting too brown, place foil on top to cover until they are done.

Once cooked, remove from the oven and immediately brush with melted vegan butter. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Warm Your Dairy-Free Milk 🥛
Heat your dairy-free milk to 110°F before mixing with yeast to activate the instant yeast properly and ensure optimal rise without killing the yeast with excess heat.
Let Dough Rest Between Rises ⏱️
Allow the dough to rise for the full recommended time (typically 1-2 hours) in a warm, draft-free spot—dairy-free doughs rise slightly slower than traditional ones, so patience yields fluffier rolls.
Brush with Vegan Butter Before Baking 🧈
Brush the shaped rolls lightly with melted vegan butter just before baking and immediately after they come out of the oven for a golden exterior and rich flavor that mimics traditional butter-brushed rolls.
Use Rapid-Rise Yeast Consistently 🧪
Stick with instant rapid-rise yeast as specified—it's designed for shorter fermentation times and won't over-ferment dairy-free doughs, which can develop a dense texture if over-proofed.
Test Doneness with Hollow Sound 🎵
Tap the bottom of a roll—if it sounds hollow, the rolls are perfectly baked; underbaked dairy-free rolls can feel gummy inside due to moisture retention, so this simple test ensures crispy-bottomed, fully-cooked rolls.