Dinner Rolls

[The Golden Puff Remix]

Soft, pillowy dinner rolls that make every meal feel special. These beauties have that perfect golden crust and tender interior you expect from great bread.

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Makes

12 rolls

Total Time

3 hr 20 min (12 min prep)

Ingredients

For Dough:
3 cups (360g) cassava flour
1/4 cup (48g) coconut sugar
1/3 cup (75g) grass-fed butter, melted
1 large egg (pasture-raised preferred)
1 cup (240ml) warm unsweetened almond milk
2 1/4 tsp (7g) active dry yeast
1 tsp (6g) salt

For Finishing:
2 tbsp (30g) melted butter for brushing
Sea salt flakes for sprinkling (optional)

Steps

Activate:

Dissolve yeast in warm almond milk (105-110F/40-43C) with 1 tablespoon coconut sugar. Let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy and bubbly.

Mix:

In large bowl, combine cassava flour, remaining coconut sugar, and salt. Create well in center and add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg.

Knead:

Mix until shaggy dough forms, then turn onto lightly floured surface. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Rise:

Place dough in greased bowl, cover with damp towel, and let rise in warm place 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Shape:

Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into smooth ball by rolling against work surface with cupped hand.

Second Rise:

Place rolls on greased baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each. Cover and rise 45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.

Bake:

Preheat oven to 375F (191C). Brush rolls with melted butter and bake 15-18 minutes until golden brown on top and bottom sounds hollow when tapped.

Finish:

Brush warm rolls with additional melted butter and sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)

Replace 1/4 cup almond milk with plain kefir for live probiotics and extra tenderness that enhances the roll texture. Add 1 tbsp ground flaxseed to the flour mixture for omega-3 fatty acids and prebiotic fiber. Include 1 tsp apple cider vinegar to create more digestible bread and support gut health. Use sourdough starter (2 tbsp) if available for natural fermentation benefits.

Remix Options

Flour Swaps: Use 2 1/2 cups (300g) oat flour for nutty flavor or 3 1/4 cups (390g) almond flour for protein-rich rolls. Sugar Alternatives: Replace coconut sugar with 1/4 cup (80g) raw honey or pure maple syrup. Herb Rolls: Add 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, thyme, or oregano to dough for aromatic flavor. Garlic Butter: Mix 3 cloves minced garlic into melted butter for brushing. Whole Grain: Replace 1/2 cup flour with ground sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for extra nutrition. Sweet Rolls: Increase coconut sugar to 1/3 cup and add 1 tsp vanilla extract for dessert-style rolls.

Good To Know

Yeast Activation: Almond milk should be 105-110F (40-43C) for proper yeast activation – too hot kills yeast, too cold won’t activate it. Dough Texture: Cassava flour creates wonderfully fluffy rolls with slightly different texture than wheat – expect less elasticity but excellent rise. Kneading Technique: Knead until dough is smooth and springs back when poked – proper gluten development is key for light texture. Rising Environment: Place in warm, draft-free location like oven with light on for best results. Storage: Store covered at room temperature 2 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheating: Warm in 300F (149C) oven 5-8 minutes or microwave 15-20 seconds per roll.