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    Home » Recipes » Rolls

    Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Gum Free Dinner Rolls

    Published: Feb 28, 2018 · Modified: Jun 4, 2019 by Christine · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

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    Gluten free dairy free gum free dinner rolls in a basket.

    There was a time when making bread was the furthest thing on my mind. All the adjustments of starches and flours plus trying to figure out if it’s fully baked or still gummy in the middle was just a lot of complicated work.

    Fast forward a few years and now I can’t imagine a meal without bread!

    There’s something about it that just makes a meal complete. Warm, fresh from the oven breads that melt in your mouth… Yum!

    gluten free dairy free dinner rolls basket

    I guess I’m partial, but I especially love rolls. Maybe it’s because they’re so easy to eat or maybe it’s because they are amazing when served warm from the oven… either way, they have a special place in my heart. And a special place in my baking.

    And these particular rolls will make any meal absolutely amazing.

    They’re dairy free and gum free, but have this pull apart texture that only a yeast bread can offer.

    Tips for Making Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Gum Free Dinner Rolls

    Proof the yeast

    Maybe not the biggest baking flop, but many times, baking flops have to do with the yeast. If it isn't fresh, it won't rise. And if it doesn't rise, your bread doesn't turn out. And seeing all your hard earned gluten free bread go to waste is no fun.

    Overmixing isn't a problem but...

    The beauty of gluten free baking is that there is no fear of over working the ingredients where breads become tough and muffins are dry. But with something as special as rolls, make sure to 'mix just until combined'.

    gluten free dairy free dinner rolls on a white towel

    Water bath

    Like the Gluten Free Boston Style Brown Bread, these rolls are baked using a water bath - it helps develop that delicious, crusty exterior while keeping the interior tender. And it adds just the right amount of humidity to create a golden brown crust without overbaking them.

    rolls baking in the oven in a metal pan

    Ready to enjoy these delicious gluten free dairy free gum free rolls? Let's get baking!

     

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    Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Gum Free Dinner Rolls

    Super easy dinner rolls that are gluten free, dairy free and gum free, but loaded with flavor!
    3.67 from 12 votes
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    Course: bread
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 24 minutes
    Rise time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 44 minutes
    Servings: 12 rolls
    Calories: 146kcal
    Author: Christine

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups water warmed to 110° – 115° F
    • 2 ¼ tsp. active dry yeast
    • 3 Tbsp. white sugar
    • 2 Tbsp. olive oil plus more for brushing
    • 2 ¾ cup gluten free flour mix
    • ⅓ cup tapioca starch
    • 1 Tbsp. psyllium husk powder
    • 1 ½ tsp. salt

    Instructions

    • Prepare a 12 cup muffin tin by spraying with cooking spray. Set aside. Prepare the oven by moving one rack to the lowest setting and another rack to the middle setting.
    • In a medium bowl, mix the water and yeast. Add the sugar to the yeast mixture and let the mixture sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer, or a large bowl to use with a hand held mixer, add the flour mix, tapioca starch, psyllium husk powder and the salt. Mix gently.
    • When the yeast is foamy, add in 2 Tbsp. olive oil and mix gently.
    • Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and mix on low until combined. Stop the mixer and scrap the batter down.
    • Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Fill each muffin cup about ⅔ full of batter. Set the pan away from drafts and let the rolls rise for about 1 hour.
    • Preheat oven to 425° F. While the oven is preheating, prepare a water bath by filling an 8 x 8 baking pan ½ full of water. Place the pan on the lower rack of the oven.
    • Bake the rolls for 20 – 24 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the pan cool on a wire rack for 5 – 10 minutes.
    • Remove from the pan and let cool completely. Brush tops with remaining olive oil.

    Notes

    • Proof the yeast
    • Mix ingredients just until combined
    • Bake using a water bath for best results
    • Serve with a dollop of dairy free butter or a brush of olive oil

    Nutrition

    Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    With a light, almost buttery taste, these dinner rolls can be served as-is. Or brush them with olive oil. Perfection!

     

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    Comments

    1. Tina Stalter

      February 28, 2018 at 8:05 am

      Hi There,

      Is there a sub for psyllium husks? I'd like to make them without running to the store if I can help it.

      Thank you!

      Tina

      Reply
      • C.J. Brady

        March 04, 2018 at 11:20 pm

        Hi Tina,

        Thanks for the comment!

        Try using golden flax seed as a sub.

        Hope that helps!

        Reply
    2. Annakie van Zyl

      March 23, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Your Gluten free, Dairy free and Gum free Dinner Rolls are really very, very good. I live in South Africa and asume that the gluten free flour mixes are not the same as in the US, but I've baked these Dinner Rolls with the flour we have available and it's delicious and also taste the closest to real bread of all the recipes I've tried so far.
      Thank you very much for sharing this recipe.
      Annakie van Zyl, Johannesburg, RSA.

      Reply
      • C.J. Brady

        March 29, 2018 at 11:39 pm

        Thanks so much for the comment - and I am thrilled to hear it!

        Glad the flour works out!

        Christine

        Reply
    3. Joon

      September 19, 2018 at 7:34 am

      I want to make these with less sugar as I don't want a sweet roll. Do you know if it would work with only 1 tsp of sugar to activate the yeast.

      Reply
      • Christine

        September 19, 2018 at 2:10 pm

        Hi Joon,

        Sure, you can cut down on the sugar - but they really aren't that sweet. Definitely a dinner roll.

        Hope that helps!

        Christine

        Reply
    4. Jordi

      December 22, 2018 at 11:48 am

      There are lots of gluten-free mixes.
      Whats in gluten free bread’s light flour mix you use here? Wich fours?

      Reply
      • Christine

        December 31, 2018 at 1:14 pm

        Hi!

        Sure, here it is: https://zestforbaking.com/how-to-make-gluten-free-bread-flour-mix

        Christine

        Reply
    5. Alexandra MacPherson

      January 17, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      Hi there,
      My daughter cannot have tapioca and potato starch. I can figure out a substitute for the GF flour mix but there’s more tapioca that you added. What would you suggest I substitute?

      Reply
      • Christine

        January 17, 2019 at 4:23 pm

        Hi Alexandra,

        Sure - so maybe try cornstarch or arrowroot starch - those would be the best options!

        Hope that helps!

        Reply
    6. Jaye

      March 01, 2020 at 9:38 pm

      5 stars
      Turned out great, thanks!

      Reply
      • Christine

        March 02, 2020 at 8:07 am

        Thanks Jaye! Glad you enjoyed them and thank you for the review!

        ~Christine

        Reply
    7. Amy

      March 30, 2020 at 6:10 am

      If I use a gf flour mix with xanthan gum, can I leave out the psyllium husk? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Christine

        March 30, 2020 at 4:00 pm

        Hi Amy,

        Yes, just leave it out!

        ~Christine

        Reply
    8. Nancy Schroeder

      May 13, 2020 at 1:52 pm

      I am trying to make these and the mixture is like soup is that normal?

      Reply
      • Christine

        May 14, 2020 at 8:07 am

        Hi Nancy,

        The batter is thin, but that sounds like it might be too thin. Did you use the flour mix referenced in the recipe?

        Trying to see what could make have such a thin consistency...

        ~Christine

        Reply
    9. D

      November 16, 2021 at 6:33 pm

      1 star
      These rolls remained gummy and sticky inside. I cooked them first for the recommended amount of time, then another five minutes and checked, then another five minutes, and another until they got so overdone on top and stuck to the pan, I took them out. The tops were brown but the middles were a sticky, gummy mess. It was the worst bread baking disaster I’ve ever had. I don’t know what went wrong I followed all the directions. I have never visited your site before or tried any of your recipes, so now I’m a little bit cautious about trying a different one.

      Reply
      • Christine

        November 17, 2021 at 5:00 pm

        Hi D,

        Hm, I'm sorry to hear this - so let me see if I can help troubleshoot - did you use the flour mix I reference here on the site? What about the oven temp - did the oven thermometer register 425 F? Did they rise?

        Let me know, happy to help here.

        Christine

        Reply

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