Best vegan dinner rolls (Print)

Tender, golden vegan rolls with buttery flavor made from pantry staples, perfect for sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk
02 - 1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
04 - 1 packet active dry yeast (7 g or 2 1/4 tsp)

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
06 - 1 tsp fine sea salt

→ For Brushing

07 - 2 tbsp vegan butter, melted

# How to Make:

01 - Warm plant-based milk until lukewarm (100°F). Pour into large bowl, add melted vegan butter and sugar, stir to combine. Sprinkle yeast over mixture and let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add flour and salt to bowl. Mix until soft dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough in lightly oiled bowl, cover with clean towel, let rise in warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into smooth ball and place in greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
06 - Cover again and let rise for 30 minutes until rolls are puffy.
07 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
08 - Bake rolls for 18-20 minutes until golden brown on top.
09 - Remove from oven and immediately brush tops with melted vegan butter.
10 - Let cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They bake up impossibly fluffy with a tender crumb that rivals any traditional dinner roll
  • The dough comes together with basic pantry staples you probably already have
  • Brushing them with melted butter right out of the oven creates that irresistible restaurant-style finish
02 -
  • Killing your yeast with milk that is too hot is the most common mistake, so test it on your wrist first
  • Proper kneading develops gluten structure, which is what gives these rolls their characteristic fluffiness
  • The second rise before baking is non-negotiable for achieving that light, airy texture
03 -
  • Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure your milk is exactly 100°F for consistent results
  • Brush the rolls generously with butter while they are still hot for maximum flavor absorption

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