Best Almond Flour Buns (So Soft!)

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These Best Almond Flour Buns are fluffy, soft, and fantastic! Make these gluten-free rolls for your next dinner party or holiday meal!

A hand holding a slice of roll slathered in butter. A plate with the remaining rolls sits behind the hand on a blue tea towel. A measuring spoon is in the top left.

These Best Almond Flour Buns are…

Easy
Quick
Egg-Free
Gluten-Free
So delicious!

Dinner’s Best Friend

Thanksgiving is coming up soon and no holiday meal is complete without dinner rolls. Our Best Almond Flour Buns recipe is the perfect sidekick to the main course! These are naturally gluten-free and can also be made vegan by swapping the sour cream and butter for non-dairy versions. Satisfy all the dietary preferences for your dinner guests!

A plate of sliced almond flour buns. One slice has butter and a bite taken out of it.

Almond flour is packed with vitamins and other helpful nutrients, like fiber and magnesium. It is a versatile ingredient in that it can be used for both sweet and savory bakes. The texture is soft and chewy, and pairs well with a fantastic holiday meal.

This Best Almond Flour Buns recipe makes four dinner rolls, but can be formed to make two larger buns for gluten-free sandwiches or burgers. Prepare for your next cookout or pack for lunch!

Ingredients for Best Almond Flour Buns

Almond Flour – Almond flour is an excellent option for gluten-free baking! It yields soft, slightly sweet dinner rolls.

Gluten-Free Flour Blend – Almond flour needs a secondary flour to help bind all the ingredients together. We used a gluten-free flour blend to maintain the gluten-free aspect of this recipe, but you can use whatever you have on hand.

Baking Soda – To help these rolls rise in the oven, we use baking soda instead of yeast. Yeast isn’t as effective with almond flour, so either baking soda or powder is needed.

Salt – Just a pinch to round out the flavors!

Water – Drizzle the water in slowly, you may not need it all to combine the ingredients.

Egg Replacer – Egg replacer powder works to bind the dough and provide an even bake. If you have no aversion to eggs, feel free to use 1 egg instead of egg replacer.

A hand holding a bag of Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer.

Sour cream or yogurt – Pick your favorite sour cream or unflavored yogurt brand. Either ingredient will add moisture and subtle tang to the rolls.

Apple Cider Vinegar – Apple cider vinegar is the agent needed to activate the baking soda in the dough, allowing the rolls to rise in the oven.

Butter – Butter is brushed on top of the rolls to add a delicious flavor, as well as to help the toppings stick after baking.

Sesame seeds for topping (optional) – Sesame seeds are totally optional, but excellent if you use the rolls for sandwiches or burgers. Everything Bagel Seasoning is also a great choice to add a savory crunch!

Variations

Herb: Mix in a tablespoon of either dill, oregano, or rosemary into the dough to create deliciously herby rolls!

Sweet: Add in a few teaspoons of sweetener, such as maple syrup or brown sugar, to the dough, then sprinkle brown sugar on top before baking. Once done, slather with butter or dip into icing for a delectable sweet treat!

Diet compatibility and allergens

Diet	Recipe compatible as written?	Recommended substitutions
Keto	No.	Use egg instead of egg replacer.
Paleo	No.	Eliminate dairy.
Whole30	No.	Eliminate dairy.
Gluten-free	Yes.	N/A
Vegetarian	Yes.	N/A
Vegan	No.	Use dairy-free sour cream & butter.
Low sodium	No.	Eliminate salt.
Dairy-free	No.	Use dairy-free sour cream & butter.
Mediterranean	No.	Use olive oil instead of butter; use low-fat Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Low FODMAP	Yes.	N/A
Atkins	Yes.	N/A

Allergen	Present in recipe?	Recommended substitutions
Milk	No.	N/A
Eggs	No.	N/A
Fish	No.	N/A
Shellfish	No.	N/A
Tree nuts	No.	N/A
Peanuts	No.	N/A
Wheat (Gluten)	No.	N/A
Soy	No.	N/A
Sesame	No.	N/A

How to Make Best Almond Flour Buns

Step One: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step Two: Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl.

A bowl of dry ingredients about to be mixed. Black measuring cups sit to the bowl’s bottom left.

Step Three: Add the remaining ingredients (except butter & sesame seeds) and mix again. Sprinkle in more almond flour if the dough seems to sticky.

A bowl of ingredients being mixed with a spatula. Measuring cups sit to the bottom left and a hand holds the bowl from the bottom left side.

A bowl with a ball of dough. A spatula rests on the top right of the bowl and measuring cups sit to its bottom left.

Step Four: Divide the dough into 4 pieces and shape into circles, then place on a baking sheet.

A pan of almond flour rolls about to be baked.

Step Five: Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and spread 1 tbsp melted butter on top of each roll. Put back into the oven for 5 more minutes.

Almond flour buns being brushed with melted butter. The brush is in the bottom right.

Step Six: Remove from oven, brush remaining butter on each roll and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step Seven: Let cool, then slice and enjoy!

A hand holding a slice of roll slathered in butter with a bite taken. A plate with the remaining rolls sits behind the hand on a blue tea towel. A measuring spoon is in the top left.

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FAQ

Does almond flour dough rise?

Almond flour does not work well with yeast. A combination of baking soda and apple cider vinegar is used in our Best Almond Flour Buns recipe to allow the dough to rise.

Why use almond flour instead of regular all-purpose flour?

Almond flour is an excellent choice for gluten-free baking. It is naturally gluten-free and packed with vitamins and minerals.

How long do homemade Best Almond Flour Buns last?

These almond flour buns are best eaten the same day, but can last up to a week when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

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