Description
Soft, pillowy dairy-free dinner rolls perfect for any occasion, these rolls have a subtle sweetness and tender texture to complement soups and stews.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 cup warm water (235 millilitres)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons oil (neutral oil)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (385 to 450 grams)
Instructions
- Proof the yeast by placing it with sugar and warm water in a bowl and letting sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the egg, oil, and salt to the yeast mixture.
- Add 3 cups of flour and knead using a dough hook until smooth and slightly tacky, about 5–7 minutes.
- Cover and let dough rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Grease a baking pan and divide the dough into 14–16 pieces, shaping each into a ball.
- Let the shaped rolls rise for about 1 hour, covering again.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
- Brush with oil or vegan butter and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For vegan options, replace the egg with a flax egg or aquafaba. For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs or garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 2.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23.1g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 3.3g
- Cholesterol: 63mg