Last Updated on April 8, 2026 by Carrie Korem, FNTP
The family is head-over-heels for these gluten-free dinner rolls. When I went gluten-free years ago years ago when I was struggling with Hashimoto’s, I longed for a gluten-free dinner roll and was thrilled when this recipe actually worked. My family isn’t gluten-free, but they have requested these rolls for every holiday gathering for over a decade!
These rolls are very similar to Yucca buns and are traditionally made with yucca or tapioca flour. I’m a big fan of arrowroot flour, so I used it in place of the yucca flour and it worked beautifully.
I tested them with several different cheeses and the rolls turned out perfect, although mozzarella was our favorite. If you use a cheddar cheese, make sure it’s very mild in flavor. They make a great addition to almost any special dinner!
Ingredients for Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls
- Shredded mozzarella (you can substitute with fontina, mild raw cheddar, or Monterey Jack)
- Arrowroot flour
- Celtic sea salt
- Baking powder
- Large egg
- Whole milk
Other Gluten-Free Breads for You to Enjoy:
Gluten-Free Cornbread
Cranberry Bread
Banana Bread
Gluten-Free Dinner Rolls
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the rolls:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella (you can substitute with fontina, mild raw cheddar, or Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup arrowroot flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place mozzarella, arrowroot flour, sea salt and baking powder in the bowl of a food processor. Process until blended. Add egg and milk and process until mixture forms a dough. Divide the dough into 12 pieces and using your hands, roll into the size of ping pong balls. Place each dough ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and press them slightly so the bottom is just flat (Without this step, when they heat up in the oven they roll around and touch each other). Freeze for 5 minutes. Remove from freezer and bake for 15-18 minutes until just turning golden brown. Best served warm.
*To make your own homemade grain-free baking powder – Combine 1 part baking soda, 2 parts cream of tartar, 2 parts arrowroot flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Makes 12 rolls
