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The best vegan dinner rolls

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These vegan dinner rolls are the best ever! soft, fluffy, with a perfect rice and a buttery flavor, no one will be able to tell that they're dairy-free. Make them with just simple ingredients for a crowd-pleasing side dish.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup plant based milk
  • 1 tbsp dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter, melted

For the glaze

  • 1/4 cup plant based milk
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Conventional oven

Instructions 

  • Mix together plant based milk at 95 degrees F/35 degrees C with dry yeast, sugar and salt. Set aside for ten minutes to allow the yeast to activate.
    3/4 cup plant based milk, 1 tbsp dry yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Gradually add flour and mix until thoroughly incorporated.
    1 1/2 cups flour
  • At the end, add the melted vegan butter and knead for around 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and sticky. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
    2 tbsp vegan butter
  • Transfer the dough to a roughly-floured surface and divide into 7 equal sections. Roll each section into a ball, and lay them out on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover and allow to rise for 30 minutes more.
  • Make the glaze by mixing together plant based milk and maple syrup.
    2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 cup plant based milk
  • Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C/350 degrees F. Brush the bread rolls with the glaze and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and fluffy. Serve immediately, or store for later.

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Notes

Instructions for storage and freezing
You can keep these vegan dinner rolls in the fridge, covered, for up to a week. You can also freeze them in ziplock bags for up to 2 months. Before reheating, allow to thaw fully in the fridge overnight, then reheat at 180 degrees C/350 F for 10 minutes.
Calories: 129kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 189mg, Potassium: 42mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 134IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 1mg