Description
Experience the joy of biting into warm, fluffy Super Soft No-Knead Dinner Rolls made from simple pantry staples and an easy technique. These tender rolls offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture perfect for any meal or snack, with no kneading required and a slow rise for rich flavor and lightness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil or melted plant-based butter
Optional Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme (for herb-infused rolls)
- Ground cinnamon and maple syrup (natural) for sweet cinnamon rolls
- Minced garlic and fresh chives for garlic and chive flavor
- Chopped sun-dried tomatoes and olives for Mediterranean flair
- Seeds or chopped nuts for added crunch and flavor
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine the flour, instant yeast, cane sugar, salt, and natural gelling agent in a large bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of yeast and flavors.
- Add liquids and combine: Pour in the warm water, plant-based milk, and neutral oil or melted plant-based butter. Mix with a sturdy spoon or your hands until the dough forms a sticky, cohesive ball with no dry flour remaining.
- First rise: Cover the bowl tightly with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours. This long, slow rise develops flavor and creates an airy dough without kneading.
- Shape the rolls: Lightly flour your work surface and turn out the dough. Gently pat and fold it into a rectangle, then cut into equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball by tucking the edges underneath, then place them close together on a greased baking pan.
- Second rise: Cover the shaped rolls and let them rest for about 1 hour or until they are puffy and nearly doubled in size. This step ensures lightness and a soft texture.
- Bake to perfection: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Optionally brush the tops of the rolls with melted plant-based butter for enhanced browning, then bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and springy to the touch.
Notes
- Use room temperature liquids to help activate the yeast gently.
- Allow the dough to rise slowly for the best flavor and texture.
- Keep the dough sticky and avoid adding excess flour to maintain softness.
- Brushing with plant-based butter before baking enhances color and richness.
- Check doneness using a thermometer; rolls are done at an internal temperature of about 190°F (88°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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