Gluten Free Rolls

5 from 2 votes

Our gluten-free rolls are easy to make, and are a soft and fluffy roll recipe that is perfect for dinners or the holiday table.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Rising Time40 mins

Total Time1 hr 15 mins

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Gluten Free Rolls

Servings:

Calories: 126kcal

Author: Jodi Danen, RDN / Create Kids Club

Equipment

Stand mixer with paddle attachment
thermometer
whisk
spatula
measuring cups and spoons
spoon
butter knife
muffin tin
liquid measuring cup
nonstick cooking spray ✅
plastic wrap
tin foil
cookie scoop
pastry brush

Ingredients

1/4 cup water, warmed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1 packet active rise yeast ✅
1 cup whole milk ✅
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon cider vinegar ✅
2 1/2 cup gluten-free flour (with xanthan gum) Tested with Namaste Perfect Flour Blend
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1-2 tablespoons soft butter

Instructions

⭐️Activate the yeast. Heat the water to 105°-110°F. Add the yeast packet and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir and set aside.
1/4 cup water, warmed, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided, 1 packet active rise yeast
⭐️Blend the wet ingredients. Heat the milk to 105°-110°F. In the bowl of a stand mixer, blend together the warmed milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, eggs, oil, and cider vinegar. Continue blending for about 2-3 minutes or until the top get a little foamy.
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided, 1 cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, room temperature, 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
Add the yeast mixture. Blend the yeast mixture into the wet ingredients.
Add the dry ingredients. Add the flour, salt, and xanthan gum. Mix slowly until blended then turn the mixer to high speed and blend for 3 minutes.
2 1/2 cup gluten-free flour (with xanthan gum), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
Prepare the pan and divide the dough. Spray the muffin with nonstick cooking spray. Using a cookie scooper or spoon, divide the dough into the muffin tin. Spray one side of plastic wrap and place it over the rolls.
Let the rolls rise. Set the rolls in a warm part of the kitchen and let them rise for about 40 minutes. The rolls will not double in size, but they will rise. Preheat oven to 375°F.
⭐️Bake. Bake the rolls for 6 minutes then cover them with tin foil to keep them brown over-browning. Cook for an additional 14-15 minutes. Immediately brush the tops of the rolls with butter using a pastry brush. Best enjoyed right away, otherwise reheat and serve warm.
1-2 tablespoons soft butter

Notes

Active vs instant yeast? Both used to help bread rise, active yeast requires proofing where instant or rapid-rise yeast does not. By proofing the active yeast in a warm liquid before mixing into the recipe, you can ensure the yeast is activated (bubbles will form). With instant yeast there is no way to tell until the bread does or doesn't rise. Either could you used for this recipe. However, we recommend active yeast if you are looking for the assurance the yeast is active and the rolls will rise.
Serve with any recipe as part of a holiday meal or pair with soups, salads or casseroles anytime throughout the year. These rolls are also fantastic to serve with butter or vegan butter drizzled with honey for a hint of sweetness.
These rolls do freeze well and can be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer. After completely cooled, package in an air tight container or Ziplock bag. Simply reheat in the microwave in increments when ready to eat.

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you're new to eating gluten-free we understand it's overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don't. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn't require a helper.

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