Vegan Garlic Pull-Apart Rolls
These soft dinner rolls are brushed with garlic-herb vegan butter and baked close together so they tear apart easily. Ideal with pasta, soups, or as a party bread.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Rise time: 1½ hours
Bake time: 20–25 minutes
Total time: ~2 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients
Dough
3 cups all-purpose flour
2¼ tsp instant yeast
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup warm plant milk
3 tbsp olive oil or melted vegan butter
Garlic Butter Topping
4 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Make Dough
In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt
Add warm plant milk and oil
Knead 8–10 minutes until soft and elastic
2️⃣ First Rise
Place dough in oiled bowl
Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled
3️⃣ Shape Rolls
Divide dough into 16 small balls
Arrange close together in greased baking dish
4️⃣ Second Rise
Cover and rise 20–30 minutes
5️⃣ Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden
6️⃣ Garlic Finish
Melt vegan butter with garlic and salt
Brush over hot rolls
Sprinkle parsley
Tips
Add oregano or rosemary for Mediterranean flavor
For cheesy taste, sprinkle nutritional yeast on top
Best served warm and fresh
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make these ahead?
Yes — shape rolls and refrigerate overnight before baking.
Q: Can I make them without butter?
Yes — olive oil works perfectly.
Q: Can I freeze them?
Yes — freeze baked rolls up to 1 month.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 160 kcal
Carbs: 24 g
Fat: 6 g
Protein: 4 g