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Fluffy Gluten-Free Rolls

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Soft and fluffy, these gluten-free dinner rolls prove you can have delicious bread with no sacrifice in texture or taste. The mix of gluten-free flours and activated yeast gives each roll a golden crust and soft middle. A butter coating keeps them rich and shiny, while the pull-apart style makes them fun and easy to serve. Great warm with butter or to scoop up sauce.
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Maria from tastyhush
Updated on Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:54:57 GMT
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When my family and I found out we had celiac disease, it was tough finding gluten-free dinner rolls that tasted anything like the homemade ones we grew up with. Every recipe we tried for years either turned out super dry, fell apart, or tasted awful. It wasn’t until I took a baking class with Rachel (she used to run Gluten Free Mama) that I finally found an answer. Rachel shared her original secret with us, and since it’s no longer on the internet, I modified it—with her okay—to pass on to you all. Now, these gluten-free rolls are on our table for every holiday and pretty much at least once a month because they're just so good. They’re not a substitute. They’re something we actually look forward to.

Honest Journey and Discovery

Trying to bake gluten-free rolls before this was a mess. Everything I did ended in failure and rock-hard bread. Rachel showed me another way. Her specific gluten-free flour combo and smart tricks won me over—these rolls taste just like the regular kind and nobody guesses they’re gluten-free.

Adapted Approach and Value

What I’m giving you here is a version of Rachel’s original, tweaked so anyone can make soft, craveable gluten-free rolls without stress. These aren’t just something to go on your plate; they’re total comfort food. Each bite is soft and buttery, and you can’t help but smile when you eat them.

Inspiration Backstory

Rachel inspired these rolls and her careful style really works. She worked hard to get both the taste and the texture just right so they really feel like the classic ones. The real win comes from picking ingredients carefully and following a method that just plain works.

What You’ll Need

  • Gluten-Free Flour Blend: 2¾ cups (about 11½ oz.) of your favorite store-bought or homemade blend. For the best texture, look for something like Authentic Foods Multi-Blend, Gluten-Free Mama's Almond blend, or any blend with xanthan gum.
  • Xanthan Gum: 1 1/2 teaspoons—skip this if your flour already includes it.
  • Yeast: 2 teaspoons of instant yeast, like SAF.
  • Sugar: 1/4 cup.
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon.
  • Warm Water: 1 cup, between 105 and 110°F.
  • Butter or Margarine: 2 tablespoons melted butter, dairy-free margarine, or even Spectrum organic shortening if you want.
  • Egg: 1 large egg, bring it to room temp if you can.
  • Cider Vinegar: 1 teaspoon.

Mixing It Up

Step 2:
While you keep your mixer at a slower setting, pour in the warm water little by little. Drop in the melted butter, the egg, and the cider vinegar at this stage. After everything looks mixed, crank up the speed to medium and let it go for about three minutes to get a nice, smooth dough.
Step 1:
Grab a big bowl and dump in all your dry stuff—flour blend, xanthan gum if you need it, yeast, salt, and sugar. Give them a good stir or whisk so everything’s mixed evenly.

Forming the Rolls

Step 2:
With a 2-inch scoop or a 1/3 cup measure, scoop up mounds of dough—aim for nine total. Pop one in the middle and place the rest in a circle around it in your pan. Wet your fingers in a bowl of warm water and gently smooth the tops, dunking your fingers again when needed so nothing sticks.
Step 1:
Grab an 8 or 9-inch round cake pan or pie plate and spray it all over with nonstick spray.

Letting Dough Rise

Step 1:
Toss a clean, dry towel over the pan and set it somewhere cozy for about 45 minutes to an hour. This gives the yeast time to work its magic so the rolls turn out super fluffy instead of dense.

Baking Process

Step 2:
Slide the pan onto the center oven rack and bake for 25 to 28 minutes, until you get golden tops and the inside heats to 200°F. Every oven runs differently, so keep an eye out near the end.
Step 1:
About five minutes before the dough finishes rising, set your oven to 400°F to preheat.

Final Touches

Step 1:
Once you pull the rolls from the oven, slather them right away with ½ to 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Makes them shiny and ridiculously buttery-good.

Fluffy Dinner Rolls

These soft gluten-free rolls are easy to bake, fluffy on the inside, and perfect for every meal.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes
By: Maria

Category: Breads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 rolls

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, adds better texture).
02 1 large egg.
03 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water (about 100°F to 110°F).
04 3 tablespoons granulated sugar.
05 3 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour.
06 1/4 cup melted butter without added salt.
07 1 teaspoon table salt.
08 2 teaspoons dry yeast (active type).
09 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Instructions

Step 01

Mix the sugar, yeast, and warm water together in a large bowl. Stir lightly and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes, until it starts bubbling and foaming.

Step 02

Whisk the gluten-free all-purpose flour, xanthan gum (if you're using it), and salt in another bowl.

Step 03

To the yeast mix, add the egg, melted butter, and olive oil. Stir everything until it's blended well.

Step 04

Slowly pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until it forms a sticky dough consistency.

Step 05

With a stand mixer and dough hook, knead for 5 minutes until smooth and stretchy. If you’re doing it by hand, knead for about 10 minutes instead.

Step 06

Put the dough in a greased bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and set it somewhere warm for about an hour, or until it's doubled in size.

Step 07

Deflate the dough, then split it into 12 parts. Roll each one into a ball, then flatten slightly into discs.

Step 08

Lay the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch dish, making sure there’s an inch of space between each roll.

Step 09

Drape a clean towel over the rolls and allow them to rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, or until they puff up a bit.

Step 10

Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for around 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are a nice golden shade.

Step 11

Once done, take the dish out of the oven and let the rolls sit and cool there for 5 minutes. Then move them to a wire rack so they can cool fully.

Notes

  1. Choosing gluten-free all-purpose flour is a must for those avoiding gluten.
  2. Activating the yeast and kneading are key for a good dough texture.
  3. Adding xanthan gum, while optional, will make the rolls hold together better.

Tools You'll Need

  • Bowl for mixing.
  • Wire rack for cooling.
  • 9x13-inch dish for baking.
  • Whisk for combining dry ingredients.
  • Large bowl for your yeast.
  • Stand mixer with dough hook or hands for kneading.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 150
  • Total Fat: ~
  • Total Carbohydrate: ~
  • Protein: ~