Description
These Pillowy Soft Gluten Free Honey Rolls are perfect for sweet moments and celebrations, offering a fluffy texture with natural honey sweetness. Made with a gluten-free flour blend and enriched with eggs and butter, they bake up golden brown with a shiny egg wash finish. Ideal for those seeking a gluten-free, comforting bread option that rises beautifully and tastes delicious warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1.25 cups milk or non-dairy milk (use your favorite type for added creaminess)
- 0.33 cups honey
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups gluten free flour blend
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine 1 ¼ cups milk or non-dairy milk with ⅓ cup honey in a small glass dish. Heat for 25 seconds and stir. Add 2 teaspoons active dry yeast and let bubble for 5 minutes to activate the yeast for a perfect rise.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer, pour in the bubbly yeast mixture, followed by ½ cup melted unsalted butter and 2 large eggs. Mix on low speed until blended to combine all wet components evenly.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add 4 cups gluten free flour blend and 1 teaspoon salt into the mixer. Start mixing on low and increase to medium speed until a soft dough forms, achieving the correct consistency for forming rolls.
- Shape Rolls: Tear off portions of the dough and roll into balls. Place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow room for rising.
- First Rise: Loosely cover the rolls with plastic wrap and let them rise for 40-45 minutes until doubled in size, allowing the dough to develop fluffy texture.
- Warm Oven Proof: Preheat oven to 200ºF and then turn it off. Cover the rolls again and place them inside the warm oven to encourage additional rising in a controlled environment.
- Apply Egg Wash: Whisk the remaining egg in a small dish and brush the top of each roll. This step provides a shiny, golden finish after baking.
- Bake Rolls: Bake rolls in a preheated oven at 350ºF for 20-25 minutes, or until they become golden brown on top, signaling they are perfectly cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer baked rolls to a cooling rack and let cool slightly before serving to enjoy the soft texture and flavor.
- Store Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container or freeze them. To thaw, microwave for 30 seconds for a warm fresh-baked taste.
Notes
- Use a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking for best results in texture.
- Milk alternatives such as almond or oat milk can be used to keep the recipe dairy-free.
- Ensure yeast is fresh and active to guarantee the rolls rise properly.
- Brushing with egg wash is optional but recommended for a shiny, golden crust.
- These rolls freeze well; wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag.
- Reheat leftovers gently in the microwave to maintain softness.
