Beer Rolls: Soft & Fluffy with a Hint of Beer Flavor
These soft and fluffy beer rolls have a subtle beer flavor that comes from using flat beer. Perfect for any occasion, they pair well with a variety of dishes and are a fun twist on traditional bread rolls.
Equipment
- Baking sheets, Large bowl, Medium bowl, Parchment paper or silicone mats, Plastic wrap, Rolling pin, Wire rack
Ingredients
- ¾ cup 180 ml flat beer
- 1 cup 80 ml water, heated to 100°F (38°C)
- 1 tablespoon 14 g nondairy butter, softened
- 1½ cups 180 g bread flour
- 1½ cups 180 g white whole wheat or regular whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons 18 g vital wheat gluten flour
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon 12 g Sucanat
- 1¾ teaspoons bread machine yeast
- ½ teaspoon canola oil to coat the bowl
Instructions
- In a medium-size bowl, combine the beer, water, and butter.
- In a large-size bowl, mix together the flours, wheat gluten, salt, Sucanat, and yeast.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and pliable.
- Add more flour if the dough is too wet.
- Shape the dough into a ball.
- Lightly coat a large bowl with oil, and turn the dough around to coat it.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise until doubled in size, 60 to 90 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a roll.
- Place the rolls on parchment paper or silicone baking mats on top of two baking sheets.
- Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise for another 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C, gas mark 5).
- Remove the plastic wrap and bake for 13 minutes, or until golden brown and the rolls sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let the rolls cool on a wire rack.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
These rolls are perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish with soups and stews. Try them with a bit of vegan butter or a savory spread for added flavor.
Wine Advice:
A light lager or wheat beer pairs wonderfully with these rolls. For wine, try a crisp, refreshing Sauvignon Blanc.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 2 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 1 g | Salt: 0.2 g
