Soft Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls: Warm, Fluffy & Ready in 1 Hour
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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.
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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 — 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 — 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 375°F 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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Expert Tips
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 80°F. Turn your oven on to 200°F 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 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes. They taste nearly as good reheated.
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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.
Essentials
Ingredients
- 2 cups (280g) gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour
- 1 tsp xanthan gum (omit if flour contains it)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (105-110°F)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 egg white, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing after baking)
Instructions
In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together the GF flour, xanthan gum, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
Add the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and apple cider vinegar. Mix on medium with a paddle attachment for 3-4 minutes until smooth and thick.
Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or 12-cup muffin tin. Using oiled hands, divide the dough into 12 equal portions (about 45g each).
Shape into balls and place them side by side in the greased pan. The edges should be touching — this is what creates the pull-apart texture.
Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm spot for 25-30 minutes until rolls have grown noticeably and are touching each other.
Preheat oven to 375°F during the last 10 minutes of rising.
Brush the tops with beaten egg white.
Bake for 18-22 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
Immediately brush with melted butter after removing from the oven.
Let cool for 5 minutes before pulling apart and serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 140 per roll | Carbs: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g
Nutrition information is an estimate provided by an online calculator.
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Rachel Lopez
Recipe Developer & Certified Pastry Chef
Rachel is a classically trained pastry chef who transitioned to gluten-free baking after her daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease. She develops and tests every recipe on Check Gluten, ensuring they work perfectly with GF ingredients.
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