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Vegan Dinner Rolls

Easy to make fluffy dinner rolls with a few minimal ingredients. Vegan friendly and free from oil, butter, eggs & milk.

Cuisine Vegan
Keyword oil free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 rolls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 2 ¼ tsp fast rise instant yeast
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp aquafaba liquid from canned chickpeas

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl add 1 cup flour, salt, sugar, almond butter and yeast.

  2. Warm water to between 120° - 130° F and add to bowl.

  3. With an electric mixer start mixing on low, then mix on medium for 2-3 minutes.

  4. Add in ¼ -½ c of flour until you have a soft dough.

  5. Flour a clean surface & flour your hands and knead the dough for about 5 minutes.

  6. Split dough into 8 equal balls.

  7. Line and 8 inch pan with parchment paper and evenly space your dough balls.

  8. Cover with a towel and leet rest in a warm place for 35-45 minutes.

  9. Optional: Brush rolls with aquafaba before baking

  10. Bake at 375° F for 18-20 minutes.

Recipe Notes

  • Rolls are best enjoyed the same day as baked
  • You could optionally also brush rolls with a little coconut oil
  • Use brown sugar for a deeper, caramel flavor