Soft Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls: Warm, Fluffy & Ready in 1 Hour
Soft, pillowy gluten-free dinner rolls that pull apart perfectly. Better than any store-bought GF roll and ready in just 1 hour. Perfect for Thanksgiving and everyday dinners.
By Check Gluten Team ยท May 15, 2026
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min
Yield
12 rolls
Why This Recipe Works
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Ingredients Explained
If you love bread baking, try our GF Sandwich Bread for everyday loaves.
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How to Make GF Dinner Rolls (Step by Step)
Step 1: Mix the Dough
Combine dry ingredients, add wet, and mix for 3-4 minutes. The dough will be thick and sticky โ more like thick cake batter than traditional bread dough. This is normal for GF.
Step 2: Shape with Oiled Hands
Oil your hands generously. Scoop about 45g of dough per roll and roll into balls. Do not add extra flour โ oil keeps it pliable without changing the texture.
Step 3: Place Touching
Arrange the balls in a greased 9-inch round pan so they are touching. This is the key to the pull-apart texture. As they rise and bake, they press against each other, keeping the sides soft.
Step 4: Rise 25-30 Minutes
Cover and let rise in a warm spot. The rolls should grow noticeably and press against each other. Do not let them over-rise or they will collapse.
Step 5: Egg Wash and Bake
Brush with egg white for a golden finish. Bake at 375ยฐF for 18-22 minutes.
Step 6: Butter Immediately
As soon as they come out, brush with melted butter. This soaks into the hot crust and makes every roll incredibly tender.
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Use a Kitchen Scale
Dividing the dough by weight ensures every roll is the same size and bakes evenly. A digital scale is the easiest way.
Warm Spot for Rising
GF dough rises best at about 80ยฐF. Turn your oven on to 200ยฐF for 2 minutes, turn it off, and place the covered pan inside. Perfect warm environment.
Do Not Skip the Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar reacts with the baking elements for extra lift, and activates flavor compounds in the flour. Without it, the rolls will be denser.
Make a Day Ahead
Bake, cool, and store in a sealed bag. Reheat in a 300ยฐF oven for 5-7 minutes. They taste nearly as good reheated.
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๐ The Thanksgiving Roll Problem โ Solved
Every celiac knows the Thanksgiving dinner struggle: everyone has warm, soft rolls except you. Not anymore. Make these rolls in the morning, reheat before dinner, and they will be indistinguishable from the wheat versions on the table. Pair with our comfort food recipes for the ultimate GF holiday dinner.
Before you bake, scan your yeast, flour, and butter with Check Gluten โ because hidden gluten in "safe" ingredients is the worst Thanksgiving surprise.
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