Gluten Free Rolls Recipe (2024)

by Jereann Zann 29 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

These gluten free rolls are a great way to start the day at breakfast, and also go well as dinner rolls.

Gluten Free Rolls Recipe (1)

I have the fondest memories of waking up to freshly baked rolls made by my grandmother growing up anytime she would come visit, and especially around the holidays.

She would always make enough for the day, so we’d have them at breakfast with her homemade strawberry preserves and then at dinner as a dinner roll.

We loved her rolls and sourdough bread so much that she would make huge batches, freeze them and then mail them to us, along with fresh fruit and vegetables from their farm.

We actually had an extra freezer in the basem*nt to store all of it.

Gluten Free Rolls Recipe (2)

My grandmother was the best cook, I mean there was seriously nothing that she couldn’t make.

While she has some recipes that I have been able to convert to gluten free and dairy free, I have been unsuccessfully trying to make her rolls for years….until now!

Well, until a couple of days ago if we’re being specific. With the help of my amazing mother, we tested the recipe a couple more times before sharing it with you.

Gluten Free Rolls Recipe (3)

I’ve been doing test runs of my holiday recipes lately as I have a lot of family coming into town this year and I want to show them how delicious gluten free foods can be.

So, I decided to try making the yeast rolls again and I still can’t believe how great they turned out.

My kids and I literally ate an entire batch because they were that good!

So, if you’ve been searching for a gluten free rolls recipe, I think you’ll love this.

Gluten Free Rolls Recipe (4)

How to Make Gluten Free Rolls Video

If you’ve tried this recipe, pleaseRATE THE RECIPEbelow!

For more recipes, pleasesubscribe to my newsletterand follow me onFacebook,Instagram,PinterestandTwitter.

Gluten Free Rolls Printable Recipe

Gluten Free Rolls Recipe (5)

3.67 from 74 votes

Print

Gluten Free Rolls Recipe

This recipe is free of gluten, dairy, tree nuts, and peanuts. It makes 18 medium sized rolls, or 24 small rolls.

CourseBreakfast, Side Dish

CuisineAmerican

Keywordgluten free rolls, gluten free yeast rolls

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 9 minutes

Rise time 1 hour

Total Time 19 minutes

Servings 18 rolls

Calories 113 kcal

Author Jereann Zann - Celiac Mama

Ingredients

  • 4 1/4teaspoonsSAF instant yeast
  • 3cupsKing Arthur Measure for Measure flour
  • 5tablespoonssugar
  • 1teaspoonsalt
  • 1cuplukewarm water
  • 2eggs
  • 4tablespoonsmelted dairy free Earth Balance Olive Oil Buttery Spread

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees.

  2. Combine the yeast, flour, sugar and salt in a bowl, mix until well combined and set aside.

  3. In a stand mixer, add your slightly beaten egg and start mixer on low.

  4. Next, add the room temperature water and melted dairy free butter.

  5. Start adding your dry ingredient mix a little bit at a time with the mixer going on low until all of the flour is in the bowl.

  6. Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes.

  7. Once the mixture is smooth, scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix on medium speed for one more minute.

  8. Grease a round pie pan with a little bit of the dairy free butter to prevent sticking.

  9. Using a medium size cookie scoop, scoop the dough out into the pan (should be a heaping full scoop). Start by placing scoops around the outside edge and then do a circle inside so that the dough is touching on the edges. Repeat until the pan is full all the way to the center with round scoops of dough.

  10. Take a small spatula and flatten and smooth out the tops so that they look like rolls, rather than balls of dough.

  11. Cover the pie pan with a cheese cloth or thin dish towel.

  12. Turn off the oven, and place the covered pan in the oven for one hour until it doubles. The warmth inside the oven will help the dough rise.

  13. Remove the rolls from the oven and set on the counter after taking the dish towel off the top.

  14. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

  15. Brush the tops of the rolls lightly with butter.

  16. Once the oven is preheated, bake the rolls for 6 minutes.

  17. The tops will be browning, so at this point, cover it with aluminum foil so the top doesn’t burn.

  18. Cook another 2 or 3 minutes.

  19. Score the outlines of the rolls with a knife and serve warm. Or, you can let the rolls cool for 10 minutes and then gently pull them apart with your hands along the outlines of the rolls.

Recipe Notes

Enjoy it fresh out of the oven, or save it for later. These rolls freeze well too, so feel free to make extra.

Nutrition Facts

Gluten Free Rolls Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Cholesterol 18mg6%

Sodium 157mg7%

Potassium 33mg1%

Carbohydrates 19g6%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 145IU3%

Calcium 17mg2%

Iron 0.9mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

I hope you enjoy this adaptation of my grandmother’s gluten free rolls as much as we do!

Pin for Later:

Gluten Free Rolls Recipe (6)

Gluten Free Rolls Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the trick to making good gluten free bread? ›

Tips and Techniques to make better Gluten Free Bread
  1. Use psyllium husk powder.
  2. Let the dough rest (not exactly the same as a bulk proof)
  3. Mix or knead thoroughly.
  4. Use less yeast.
  5. Bake in a tin with tall sides.
  6. Bake for longer, often at a lower temperature.
  7. Create steam in the oven.
  8. Use the tangzhong or scalded flour method.
Jun 14, 2022

What is the trick to baking with gluten free flour? ›

Use xanthan gum or guar gum: Gluten-free flours lack the elasticity and structure that gluten provides, so adding a binder like xanthan or guar gum can help to hold the ingredients together and give your baked goods a better texture.

What is the best gluten free flour for yeast bread? ›

If you want to buy just one gluten-free flour, we highly recommend the Pillsbury all-purpose gluten-free flour. Not only is it our favorite gluten-free flour, and easy to use in gluten-free recipes, but it's also one of the few gluten-free flours currently on the market that is recommended for baking with yeast.

Why add vinegar to gluten free bread? ›

Apple Cider Vinegar – Superpower your Gluten-Free Kitchen! Apple cider vinegar is often used in baking, but why? It is a great leavening agent, but it also has powerful flavour enhancing properties. I find it adds the perfect amount of depth of flavour, and helps activate baking soda creating a lovely airy texture.

What is the biggest challenge of making gluten-free bread? ›

However, these alternative flours do not have the same properties as wheat flour, which can make baking gluten-free bread a challenge. One of the main challenges in making gluten-free bread is achieving the same texture and rise as traditional wheat bread.

What helps gluten-free dough rise? ›

Eggs are natural leaveners that help boost the rise and volume of bread. Eggs also add moisture, flavor, and protein to gluten-free bread recipes. If you select a gluten-free bread recipe that includes eggs, you have a better chance that the resulting bread will have good color, more volume, and softer texture.

What is the closest gluten free flour to all-purpose flour? ›

Brown rice flour is about as close to a 1:1 substitute for all-purpose flour as it gets since it provides structure and a “wheat-like” flavor.

Should gluten-free bread rise twice? ›

Should the dough rise once or twice? It is often said that gluten-free yeast dough should only be allowed to rise once. This is what I also believed for a long time, but it is not true. There are enough recipes in which the dough is successfully risen twice.

Does active dry yeast work with gluten free flour? ›

What type of yeast should be used to bake Gluten Free Bread? Active dry yeast and instant yeast both work well and are often interchangeable. Be on the lookout for any Rapid Rise yeast that is best for one rise. For most of us that's the way gluten free bread is baked, a single rise in the tin.

Why is my homemade gluten free bread so dense? ›

Dense loaf- you may need to use more liquid, gluten free dough is usually wetter than regular wheat flour dough resembling a thick brownie batter. How much liquid is enough in a recipe ultimately depends not on formulas but in observation. You may need more or less liquid than the recipe specifies.

What does egg white do in gluten free bread? ›

Developing baked gluten-free (GF) products is difficult since gluten is essential for many organoleptic properties like texture and taste. Egg white proteins (EW) show strong cohesive behavior with excellent foaming capacity and stability, which may improve both organoleptic quality and nutritional value of GF bread.

What causes holes in gluten free bread? ›

The contributing factors to make this type of hole (cavern) are the production of steam, the elasticity of Bakers' Magic Gluten free flour and the ability of the dough to trap gasses.

What makes gluten free bread better? ›

Gluten-free bread lets you enjoy bread without the risk of causing harm to your intestines. And when you swap out white flour for a gluten-free alternative, it might make your bread healthier in certain ways. Other flours often have nutrients you wouldn't get with white flour.

What binds gluten free bread? ›

When making gluten-free breads, flatbreads, etc., Psyllium husk acts similarly to the way gluten would act in traditional wheat bread. It provides the binding properties and elasticity that helps the dough become workable. It gives the structure and support for the bread to rise, as well.

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Trent Wehner

Last Updated:

Views: 6119

Rating: 4.6 / 5 (76 voted)

Reviews: 91% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Trent Wehner

Birthday: 1993-03-14

Address: 872 Kevin Squares, New Codyville, AK 01785-0416

Phone: +18698800304764

Job: Senior Farming Developer

Hobby: Paintball, Calligraphy, Hunting, Flying disc, Lapidary, Rafting, Inline skating

Introduction: My name is Trent Wehner, I am a talented, brainy, zealous, light, funny, gleaming, attractive person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.