Macadamia Free Gluten Free Dinner Rolls
Soft, golden dinner rolls that pull apart beautifully are one of those things that feel almost impossible to recreate without wheat flour — but this recipe absolutely nails it. A blend of white rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch gives the rolls a tender, pillowy crumb, while psyllium husk powder does the structural work that gluten normally handles. The dough comes together more like a thick batter than a traditional bread dough, so don't be alarmed when it won't knead — that's exactly how it's supposed to look. Apple cider vinegar and a touch of baking powder work quietly in the background to keep the texture light rather than dense or gummy. After a proper rise and a short rest before baking, the rolls bake up deep golden brown with that satisfying hollow sound when you tap the bottom. A brush of melted butter straight out of the oven and a pinch of flaky sea salt on top takes them from great to genuinely irresistible. These are the kind of rolls that disappear fast at the dinner table, no matter who's eating them.
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9 servings
For the dough
- 1 cup white rice flour
- ¾ cup tapioca starch
- ¼ cup potato starch
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 2 tsp psyllium husk powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed to 110°f (43°c)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
For brushing
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the white rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, instant yeast, psyllium husk powder, sugar, salt, and baking powder in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl if using a hand mixer) until evenly combined.
- 2
Warm the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until it reaches 110°F (43°C) on an instant-read thermometer — warm to the touch but not hot. Add the warm milk, eggs, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and apple cider vinegar to the dry ingredients.
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