No Knead Avocado Dinner Rolls

These No Knead Avocado Dinner Rolls are ultra soft, fluffy, and made with mashed avocado instead of butter! There is no kneading or stand mixer required, and it is shockingly easy to make.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword avocado rolls, no knead avocado dinner rolls, no knead dinner rolls, no knead rolls

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 22

Total Time 2 32

Servings rolls

Calories 23kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

1 and ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (refer notes, if using "instant" or "rapid-rise yeast")
2 tablespoons lukewarm water 105°F to 110°F (40°C to 43°C)
1 and ½ tablespoons sugar, divided
1 + ¾ cup all purpose flour additional 1 to 3 tablespoons, if required
½ cup lukewarm milk 105°F to 110°F (40°C to 43°C)
¼ cup mashed ripe avocado, about ½ medium
½ teaspoon salt
½ tablespoon melted butter

Instructions

Proof yeast

Add yeast, lukewarm water, and ½ tablespoon sugar into a glass cup, give a good stir, cover and let stand for 10 minutes, until it looks bubbly.
Tip: How to check for lukewarm temperature? The foolproof method is to use a thermometer - aim for reading between 105°F to 110°F (40°C to 43°C). An easier method is to place a few drops of water on the inside of your wrist or the back of your hand. The water should feel neither hot nor cold, and barely be warm to the touch. This method is similar to testing a baby's bottle temperature.

First rise

Mash about ½ an avocado until very smooth and no lumps remain, and measure ¼ cup. Add mashed avocado and lukewarm milk into the risen yeast mixture, and stir together, until well combined.
Whisk together flour, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the combined avocado-yeast liquid and stir with a wooden spoon, until it comes together to form a non-sticky dough and looks fairly smooth and not sticky.
Tip: Stir in an additional 2 to 4 tablespoons flour, if the dough feels sticky.
Cover bowl tightly with kitchen towel and place in a warm spot in your kitchen for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or doubled in size.

Second rise

Grease a 9X13 inch glass baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or melted butter and set aside.
Dust the work surface with flour or grease with oil, dump the risen dough onto the counter and divide into 12 equal pieces, using a greased knife or bench scraper.
Tip: Lightly grease the work surface, knife or bench scraper and the palm of your hands, with some oil, for easy rolling.
Place a piece of dough on a lightly greased counter and gently roll between the palm of your hand to form a loose ball, without any pressure. Place all balls in the prepared baking pan, spacing evenly apart. Cover the dish with a kitchen towel and let rise for 30 to 45 minutes, or doubled in size.
Pro tip: To get a beautiful golden surface, the dough needs to be rolled into smooth balls. With sticky dough, this is tough to do. So, I like to place a portion of dough on a lightly greased counter. Employ the palm of your hand to create a cup-like shape, and then, delicately roll the dough on the counter's surface, allowing it to shape into a seamless and smooth ball naturally (refer video for further assistance).

Bake

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Bake rolls for 22 to 26 minutes or the tops look golden. Brush the hot rolls with melted butter!
Tip: Brushing the hot rolls with butter help soften the crust, giving it a more tender texture. It also gives it a shiny finish and helps lock in moisture, preventing the rolls from drying out too quickly.
These rolls are best eaten hot for the ultra soft texture! Pop cold rolls in the microwave for a few seconds to re-heat them before serving.

Video

Notes

To use instant or rapid-rise yeast - You can skip proofing! Whisk together yeast, salt, sugar and flour in a bowl. Add luke warm water, milk and mashed avocado. Mix until dough is formed and proceed according to the recipe.

Dough should be soft but not sticky. Adjust flour accordingly.

Don't let the rolls get dark in color. Remove when they are golden for the perfect soft crust.

Grease your worksurface, knife and hands for easy rolling and shaping.

Use all room temperature or luke warm ingredients. If your avocado was stored in the fridge then transfer it to counter for a few hours before proceeding.

What is lukewarm? Yeast gets activated with any liquid that is heated to lukewarm or 110 to 115 degrees F (40°C to 43°C). It provides an optimal environment for yeast to wake up from its dormant state and start fermenting, achieving proper dough rise and the desired airy texture. Liquid that's too hot (anything above 130 degrees F) can kill the yeast, while liquid that's too cold might not activate it effectively.

Best place to rise dough - The best place is in a warm, draft-free environment, like near the stove or sunny window. Here are a few options:
1. Kitchen window - If it's a sunny day, you can place the covered bowl on the windowsill where it can catch some gentle sunlight.
2. In the oven - Place the covered bowl of dough in the turned-off oven with the oven light on. The small amount of heat from the light can create a consistent warm temperature, promoting steady fermentation.

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