Gluten Free Garlic Butter Dinner Rolls - Easiest + Fluffiest Recipe! (2024)

Why You’ll Love These Gluten Free Dinner Rolls with Garlic Butter

When you are sitting down to your favorite Italian meal, there is nothing better than a buttery, garlicky hunk of bread to scoop up the sauce. But what do you do if you are gluten free? Make this recipe for delicious rolls topped with garlic butter. Here’s why you’ll love it!

• Classic side. It’s exactly what you want when you make Gluten Free Lasagna, and even Bolognese Sauce with gluten free pasta or spaghetti squash.
• Light and tasty. Just as good as any gluten-containing roll because it’s made with two kinds of flour, some extra xanthan gum for stretchiness, and active dry yeast for an airy texture you’ll love.
• One rise time. The nice thing about this dinner roll recipe is that there’s only one proofing time, so they come together faster than most recipes.
• Perfectly flavored. That garlic herb butter? It turns basic Gluten Free Dinner Rolls into a mouthwatering, savory little pillow of deliciousness.

Cuisine Inspiration:Italian-American
Primary Cooking Method:Oven
Dietary Info:Gluten-free, Nut-free
Skill Level:Challenging

Ingredients

The ingredients for these fluffy golden garlic rolls are straightforward. If you do much gluten free baking, you may already have everything you need on hand. Here is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full amounts.

• Active dry yeast. This kind of yeast needs to be activated with warm water and sugar before using it.
• Brown sugar. Use light or dark brown sugar.
• Gluten-free flour. I used King Arthur Measure-for-Measure flour.
• Tapioca flour. You can find this in most well-stocked grocery stores.
• Xanthan gum. This is a helpful thickener and binder for gluten-free baking. It adds stretchiness even if your blend already contains some.
• Salt
• Butter. Use unsalted butter.
• Eggs. Let the eggs come to room temperature so they blend easily into the batter.
• Milk. You can use any kind of milk for the buns.
• Garlic
• Parsley. Fresh or dried will work.

How to Make Gluten Free Garlic Rolls

It’s easiest to make this dough in an electric mixer. Follow these instructions to prepare these easy gluten-free rolls:

Prepare for baking: Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of warm water, the active dry yeast and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Stir well, then let this sit for 5-10 minutes, until it’s frothy and bubbly.If it’s not frothy, your yeast may no longer be fresh and you’ll have to start over.

Make the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar, the all-purpose flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, and salt until uniform. Add the yeast mixture, melted and cooled butter, eggs, and milk. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. Add more all-purpose flour if necessary, until you have a sticky dough. Turn the mixer to medium-high and mix the dough for about 6 minutes, or until it sticks to the sides of the mixing bowl and looks airy.

Shape the buns: Divide the dough into 12-16 equal portions. On a lightly floured work surface, roll each piece of dough into a smooth, round ball.

Proof the buns: Place the buns into the prepared baking dish. Cover the pan with a dish towel or a greased piece of plastic wrap and place somewhere warm to proof for 20 to 25 minutes, until the buns are puffy.Meanwhile, Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Bake: Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and firm in the center.

Make the garlic butter: While the rolls are baking, combine the butter, garlic, and parsley in a small saucepan or melt in the microwave. When the rolls come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter. Serve hot.

Tips for The Best Garlic Rolls

Storing and Reheating Dinner Rolls

Store leftover dinner rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat them in the oven by wrapping the rolls in tin foil and heating them in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.

Can I Freeze Garlic Rolls?

Certainly! Freeze fully cooled dinner rolls in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to three months. When you’re ready to serve, thaw the rolls at room temperature for a few hours. You can warm them in a 350°F oven wrapped in tin foil for 5-10 minutes. until warmed through.

What to Serve with Gluten Free Garlic Rolls

My favorite way to enjoy these dinner rolls is with my favorite gluten free Italian-inspired dishes and a nice Italian Wedge Salad on the side. Here are some ideas for you:

• Pasta and sauce. Make your favorite gluten free pasta and smother it with Homemade Vodka Sauce or rich Alfredo Sauce that you can scoop up with the garlic bread.
• Classic casserole. Go full-on comfort food with vintage Italian Noodle Casserole or the all-time favorite Gluten Free Stuffed Shells.
• Make a meaty meal. You’ll love these dinner rolls with cozy Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaf or a savory and impressive Stuffed Flank Steak Braciole.
• Add a veggie. Round out your email with a vegetable side dish like Balsamic Roasted Vegetables or some simple Air Fryer Asparagus with Parmesan.

More Gluten Free Bread Recipes

• Gluten Free Brazilian Cheese Bread
• Gluten Free Naan Bread
• Easy Gluten-Free Cornbread
• Gluten Free Pita Bread