Gluten-Free Pesto Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls with Zaatar
These fluffy, gluten-free pesto rolls are packed with vibrant basil pesto and gooey cheese, and topped with zaatar and butter.
Nutrition
per serving (≈45g)Instructions
9 stepsGather all of your ingredients.
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes, or until foamy.
Add softened butter and eggs to the yeast mixture. Add in the gluten-free flour, almond flour, salt, garlic powder, and dried basil. Knead lightly until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
While the dough rises, prepare the basil pesto by adding the pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper to a pestle and mortar and grinding to a paste. Add in the basil and keep pounding until the basil breaks down. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth. Mix in Parmesan cheese.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a bread pan with parchment paper. Roll out the risen dough on a floured surface into a rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
Spread ½ cup of pesto evenly over the dough, then sprinkle zaatar and the shredded cheese.
Roll the dough into a log and slice into 1-inch rounds. Place the rounds into the bread pan.
Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with zaatar.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Recipe Notes
Gluten-free dough can be stickier than regular dough. Lightly flour your hands and work surface with gluten-free flour to make it easier to handle.
Use plant-based milk, vegan butter, and dairy-free cheese to make this recipe completely dairy-free if you want to.
