Ingredients
- Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g) + extra for kneading
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or maple syrup/agave (25g)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup warm vegan milk (240mL), 110–120°F
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter or oil (56g)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegan Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup shredded vegan cheese (optional, for stuffing)
- Garlic Rub (for topping):
- 6 tablespoons melted vegan butter (84g)
- 1 tablespoon finely diced fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons vegan Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Create a well in the center, add warm vegan milk and melted butter, and mix with a spatula until just combined (shaggy dough).
- Add garlic, vegan Parmesan, and parsley. Using a dough hook, knead for 5–6 minutes on low speed. Add up to 2 tbsp more flour if too sticky. The dough should be smooth and slightly elastic.
- Lightly oil the bowl, place the dough back in, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm area for 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough, fold, and divide into 15 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball, pinching the underside to hide the seam.
- Optional: Stuff each roll with a bit of shredded vegan cheese by opening the center, filling, then sealing well.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and arrange the rolls evenly. Cover and let rise for another 1 hour until touching and puffy.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) during the last 20 minutes of proofing.
- Mix the garlic rub ingredients. Brush half over the tops of the rolls using a pastry brush.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately brush with remaining garlic rub.
- Let rest for 15 minutes to soften before serving. Enjoy warm with vegan butter or as-is!
Notes
- Make sure your plant-based milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- Stuffing the rolls with vegan cheese is optional but adds a gooey center and extra flavor.
- Let the rolls rest after baking to fully soften and absorb the garlic butter rub.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
