Warm, tender and kissed with old-fashioned charm, these vegan sweet dinner rolls get their soul from molasses — a pantry classic that brings a deep, earthy sweetness. They’re easy to make, wonderfully fluffy and just the thing you want on the table when good company (and a second helping) comes calling.
Sweet Molasses Dinner Rolls (Vegan)
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 175 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water 110°F
- 2-1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
- 2 Tbsp. molasses
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup or agave, optional, for extra sweetness
- 1 tsp. Himalayan fine pink salt
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. plant-based butter optional, for brushing after baking
Instructions
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In small bowl, combine warm water, yeast and molasses. Stir gently to dissolve. Let sit 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy and bubbly.
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In large mixing bowl, combine yeast mixture, olive oil and maple syrup (if using). Stir until well mixed.
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Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, to wet ingredients. Stir in the salt as you mix. The dough should start to form.
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Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead about 6-8 minutes, until dough becomes smooth and elastic. If dough is too sticky, sprinkle in a little more flour, as needed.
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In lightly oiled bowl, place dough and cover with towel or plastic wrap. Place in a warm spot to rise about 1 to 1-1/2 hours, until it has doubled in size.
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Punch down dough to release air, then divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and place in greased 9x13-inch baking dish, or arrange them in a circle on round baking pan.
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Cover rolls with towel and let them rise another 30-45 minutes, or until they’ve puffed up and are touching each other.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake rolls 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top. (Note: To check for doneness, tap top of rolls – they should sound hollow.)
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If desired, brush rolls with melted vegan butter immediately after baking for a soft, buttery finish. Let rolls cool slightly before serving.
Recipe Notes
Chef’s tip: If you don’t have molasses, you can substitute with dark brown sugar for a slightly different flavor.
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Nutrition Facts
Sweet Molasses Dinner Rolls (Vegan)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 170mg7%
Potassium 87mg2%
Carbohydrates 31g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 47IU1%
Vitamin C 0.003mg0%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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