Description
These Super Soft No-Knead Dinner Rolls are fluffy, tender, and irresistibly soft, perfect for cozy meals or special occasions. With minimal effort and simple pantry ingredients, you can enjoy fresh, bakery-quality rolls without kneading. They rise naturally and bake to golden perfection, delivering a light, pillowy texture that complements any dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ¼ cups warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
- 2 tbsp sugar (natural)
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup plant-based milk
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine the warm water, sugar (natural), and active dry yeast in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until frothy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Mix the dough: Add the all-purpose flour, salt, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), vegetable oil, plant-based milk, and natural gelling agent to the yeast mixture. Stir gently until just combined and a sticky dough forms.
- First rise: Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rest in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size and visibly puffed.
- Shape the rolls: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it gently into equal-sized balls and place them close together in a greased baking pan to allow for soft sides.
- Second rise: Cover and let the rolls rise for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until puffy and nearly touching.
- Bake to perfection: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown on top. Optionally, brush with plant-based butter for extra softness and shine.
Notes
- Use warm, not hot, liquids to activate yeast properly.
- Allow the dough to rise fully for best flavor and texture.
- Keep dough slightly sticky to ensure fluffy rolls.
- Brushing rolls with plant-based butter after baking keeps crust tender.
- Pack rolls tightly in the pan to help sides stay soft and pull apart easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: no-knead dinner rolls, soft dinner rolls, easy bread rolls, no kneading bread, vegetarian rolls, plant-based rolls