Prepare to be enchanted by these exceptionally fluffy and irresistibly soft lemon sweet rolls, meticulously crafted to produce just six perfect servings. Each roll is generously filled with a quick, easy, and delightfully gooey lemon curd, then crowned with a silky, tangy cream cheese frosting – a combination that is simply irresistible and secretly vegan!
Table of contents
- Why You’ll Absolutely Love These Easy Small Batch Lemon Sweet Rolls
- Essential Ingredients for Perfect Lemon Rolls
- Two Proven Methods for Rising Your Dough
- The Secret to Achieve Super Soft, Perfectly Baked Lemon Rolls
- Overview: Step-by-Step Guide to Making Small Batch Lemon Rolls
- Crafting the Luscious Lemon Curd
- Expert Tips for Shaping Your Lemon Rolls
- Whipping Up the Silky Cream Cheese Frosting
- Can You Make These Lemon Sweet Rolls Gluten-Free?
- Scaled Measurements for Just 2 or 4 Lemon Rolls
Indulge in Irresistible Small Batch Vegan Lemon Sweet Rolls: Fluffy, Gooey & Dairy-Free!
Imagine waking up to the irresistible aroma of freshly baked sweet rolls, but with a vibrant, zesty twist. If you’re a devoted fan of traditional cinnamon rolls but crave something lighter and brighter as the seasons change, these small batch lemon sweet rolls are an absolute must-try. They offer all the comfort of a classic pastry with an invigorating burst of citrus that will awaken your taste buds.
These rolls are a symphony of textures and flavors: incredibly soft, fluffy, and designed to melt in your mouth. Each bite delivers a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness, thanks to the generous infusion of fresh lemon zest. But what truly sets these apart is our innovative filling. Instead of a standard lemon sugar, we utilize a quick and easy homemade lemon curd. This transformation elevates the rolls, creating an even gooier, richer texture and a more intensely vibrant lemon flavor that permeates every layer.
While preparing the lemon curd from scratch adds a mere five minutes to your prep time, we promise you, it is unequivocally worth every second. The depth of flavor and luscious consistency it brings cannot be matched by any simpler alternative. You’ll be amazed at the difference it makes!
Just like our popular lemon blueberry cinnamon rolls and small batch cinnamon rolls, we understand that sometimes you don’t need a dozen pastries. Whether it’s for a cozy brunch, an intimate dessert, or just a personal treat, making a smaller batch of 6, 4, or even 2 rolls is often ideal. This recipe is perfectly scaled for those moments, ensuring you always have fresh, warm rolls without excess.
And here’s the best part: these lemon rolls are secretly vegan! By cleverly substituting traditional eggs and dairy with plant-based alternatives, we’ve actually made the process simpler than the conventional version. You absolutely won’t miss the dairy; instead, you’ll discover the softest, fluffiest, and most deliciously gooey rolls imaginable. This recipe is incredibly forgiving, making it perfect for beginner bakers, and an absolute lifesaver when that sweet craving hits!
Why You’ll Absolutely Love These Easy Small Batch Lemon Sweet Rolls:
These small batch lemon sweet rolls offer a delightful departure from heavier pastries, making them ideal for any time of year, especially when you’re craving something light yet decadent. Their vibrant flavor profile is a testament to the power of fresh lemon, creating a refreshing contrast to the richness of the dough and frosting.
- Unmatched Softness & Fluffiness: Crafted with precision, the dough yields an incredibly tender crumb that practically melts in your mouth.
- Gooey Lemon Curd Center: Forget dry fillings! Our homemade vegan lemon curd provides a luscious, tangy, and deeply flavorful center that stays perfectly gooey. This rich filling creates a delightful textural contrast with the soft dough, making each bite an experience.
- Perfect Sweet-Tart Balance: The natural tartness of fresh lemon is expertly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness, preventing the rolls from being overly cloying.
- Small Batch Perfection: Whether you’re baking for two or simply want to avoid leftovers, this recipe is designed to yield exactly six rolls, ensuring freshness and reducing waste. You can even scale it down further for 2 or 4 rolls!
- Secretly Vegan & Easy: These rolls are entirely dairy-free and egg-free, yet their taste and texture are indistinguishable from their traditional counterparts. In fact, using plant-based alternatives often simplifies the baking process, making them accessible even for novice bakers.
- Irresistible Cream Cheese Frosting: A generous layer of tangy, silky vegan cream cheese frosting complements the lemon rolls beautifully, adding an extra layer of indulgence.
Essential Ingredients for Perfect Lemon Rolls:
Creating these delightful vegan lemon sweet rolls relies on a few key ingredients, each playing a crucial role in achieving their signature flavor and texture. Understanding their purpose will help you master this recipe.
- The Lemon Curd: Our star filling! We opt for an eggless, dairy-free, and incredibly quick vegan lemon curd recipe, which offers a gooey and brighter lemon flavor compared to a simple lemon sugar filling. It achieves the perfect balance of tart and sweet, with a phenomenal vibrant color. Key components include fresh lemons (for juice and zest), cornstarch or arrowroot starch (for thickening), sugar, vanilla extract, quality plant-based butter, aquafaba (the brine from chickpeas, an amazing egg replacer for texture), and a touch of chickpea flour for structure and richness.
- All-Purpose Flour: For these small batch lemon sweet rolls, all-purpose flour is actually preferred over bread flour. Its lower protein content results in a much softer, more delicate, and truly melt-in-your-mouth texture, which is exactly what we want in a sweet roll.
- Vegan Granulated Sugar: A high-quality vegan granulated sugar, such as Florida Crystals, is recommended. Ensure your sugar is bone char-free to maintain the vegan integrity of the recipe. It’s essential for both activating the yeast and sweetening the dough.
- Plant-Based Butter: Since these rolls are naturally dairy-free and vegan, we use vegan butter. Brands like Miyoko’s Kitchen offer exceptional results, behaving just like softened dairy butter when brought to room temperature for the curd and frosting. For the dough, it’s even simpler: we melt it and incorporate it immediately, contributing to the dough’s richness and tender crumb.
- Dairy-Free Milk: A heavier dairy-free milk, such as soy milk or oat milk, is ideal as it closely mimics the richness of whole milk in traditional enriched doughs. However, thanks to a secret ingredient added to the base of our casserole dish (more on that later!), even almond milk will yield wonderfully fluffy and lovely rolls.
- Active Dry Yeast: Yeast is the leavening agent that gives our rolls their incredible rise and airy texture. We provide two distinct methods for rising the dough: one using active dry yeast and another for quick-rise yeast. Both will deliver a delicious, pillowy result.
- Dairy-Free Yogurt: This is our secret weapon for replacing eggs in an enriched dough, and it often performs even better! Dairy-free yogurt adds moisture, richness, and aids in the dough’s elasticity, making it one of our top egg substitutes in baking, especially for breads and pastries.
- Vanilla Extract (and Optional Vanilla Bean Paste): Beyond its classic warmth, vanilla extract helps to round out and balance the bright, tart notes of the lemons. For an extra luxurious touch and deeper vanilla aroma, consider adding a dash of vanilla bean paste.
- Fresh Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest: We incorporate both into the dough and the curd. The zest provides an aromatic burst of pure lemon oil, while the juice adds a tangy acidity, ensuring a profoundly bright and fresh lemon flavor throughout the rolls.
- The Lemon Cream Cheese Icing: The perfect finishing touch! This luxurious topping is a simple yet dreamy combination of soft vegan cream cheese, vegan butter, fresh lemon juice and zest, a hint of vanilla, and powdered sugar. Its tangy sweetness perfectly complements the vibrant rolls.
Two Proven Methods for Rising Your Dough:
To give you flexibility and cater to different baking styles, we’re offering two effective methods for proofing these small batch sweet rolls. Both techniques will result in wonderfully risen, flavorful dough, so choose the one that best fits your schedule and yeast type.
Method 1: With Active Dry Yeast: This traditional method ensures a robust rise and rich flavor. You’ll begin by “blooming” the active dry yeast. This involves dissolving a small amount of sugar in warm dairy-free milk (around 105-115°F or 40-46°C). The sugar acts as food for the yeast, helping it activate and produce carbon dioxide, which is essential for dough expansion. After blooming, the yeast mixture is added to the dry ingredients. With active dry yeast, you’ll typically need to allow the dough to rise twice: the first proof (known as bulk fermentation) occurs just after you’ve kneaded the dough, allowing it to double in size. The second proof (final proof) takes place after the rolls have been shaped, right before baking.
Method 2: With Quick Rise Yeast (Instant Yeast): Quick-rise yeast is a fantastic option for bakers seeking a slightly faster process. Unlike active dry yeast, quick-rise yeast does not require blooming. You can incorporate it directly into your dry ingredients when whisking them together. Once the wet ingredients are added, proceed with kneading the dough as you would with active dry yeast. The key advantage here is that you can often skip the first rise entirely, moving straight into shaping and rolling the dough immediately after kneading. Alternatively, you can opt for a shorter first rise, typically around 30 minutes, which is usually enough time for the dough to double in size in a warm environment. After shaping, a second, longer proof before baking is still recommended for optimal texture and rise.
The Secret to Achieve Super Soft, Perfectly Baked Lemon Rolls:
One common challenge when baking sweet rolls with fruit curds is that the curd tends to disappear or get absorbed by the dough under the oven’s heat. The result can be a dry filling and a less-than-gooey experience. We absolutely want to avoid that! Our goal is to create intensely plush and soft sweet rolls, each boasting a gloriously bright and gooey lemon filling that remains distinct and luscious.
This is where our ingenious trick comes in: we add a generous pour of heavy vegan cream directly to the base of our casserole dish. This step is performed just before baking the rolls, after they’ve completed their second rise. The magic of the vegan cream lies in its ability to be slowly absorbed by the dough as it bakes. This continuous infusion of moisture not only keeps the dough incredibly tender and soft but also creates a barrier, preventing the lemon curd from being completely absorbed. The curd is protected, allowing it to retain its vibrant color and gooey texture right in the heart of your sweet rolls. The resulting texture is truly unreal—unbelievably soft, wonderfully fluffy, and utterly delightful!
Overview: Step-by-Step Guide to Making Small Batch Lemon Rolls:
While the complete and precise measurements can be found in the recipe card below, let’s walk through the essential steps to give you a clear understanding of the process. Baking these rolls is a rewarding journey!
Crafting the Luscious Lemon Curd:
Our lemon curd is a game-changer! We’re using our tried-and-true no-coconut vegan lemon curd recipe, which is both incredibly quick and simple to prepare. This recipe is naturally nut-free, egg-free, and dairy-free, making it a fantastic option for various dietary needs.
To make it, simply combine all the lemon curd ingredients in a small saucepan. Whisk them together thoroughly until smooth, then gently bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. As it heats, it will begin to thicken beautifully. Once it reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and stir in the vegan butter until it’s fully melted and incorporated. Allow the curd to cool completely before using it. A chilled curd will be easier to spread and hold its form better within the rolls, setting the stage for perfectly gooey centers.
Expert Tips for Shaping Your Lemon Rolls:
Shaping the rolls is a fun and essential part of the process. Here’s a detailed look at how to achieve those picture-perfect spirals:
Whipping Up the Silky Cream Cheese Frosting:
This silky, tangy cream cheese frosting is the absolute crowning glory of our lemon sweet rolls. It’s a match made in heaven, perfectly complementing the bright lemon flavors of the rolls without overpowering them.
Our recipe for this dream frosting combines creamy homemade vegan cream cheese, softened vegan butter, fresh lemon juice for a zesty kick, a touch of lemon zest for added aroma, a hint of vanilla (or vanilla bean paste for extra depth), and sifted powdered sugar. The amount of powdered sugar can be adjusted to your personal preference, depending on how sweet or tangy you prefer your glaze.
To prepare, simply place all the ingredients into a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer), whisk them together until the mixture is completely smooth, light, and wonderfully fluffy. The key to achieving this perfect silky texture is ensuring that both your vegan cream cheese and vegan butter are at true room temperature. If they’re too cold, the frosting will be lumpy and difficult to spread; if they’re too warm, it might be too runny. A well-prepared frosting will spread effortlessly over your warm rolls, creating a luxurious finish.
Can You Make These Lemon Sweet Rolls Gluten-Free?
Absolutely, you can enjoy these luscious lemon sweet rolls even if you’re avoiding gluten! However, achieving the perfect gluten-free texture for sweet rolls requires a different approach than simply swapping in a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Most general blends won’t yield the same fluffy, tender result that our specific combination does. Just like our popular homemade gluten-free cinnamon rolls, this recipe utilizes a carefully selected blend of flours and binders to replicate the chew and softness of traditional wheat-based dough. So, if you’re ready for truly exceptional gluten-free and vegan lemon rolls, here are the adjusted measurements and instructions:
Here are the measurements for the gluten-free lemon sweet rolls dough:
- 1 3/4 cup (240 g) tapioca flour or starch: Provides elasticity and a chewy texture.
- 1 1/4 cup (195 g) millet flour: Offers a mild flavor and helps with structure without being too dense.
- 1/3 cup (75 g) granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp (25 g) psyllium husk powder: A crucial binder that mimics gluten, providing structure and moisture retention.
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch or cornstarch: Adds to the dough’s tenderness.
- 2 1/4 tsp (7 g) instant yeast (quick rise yeast): Chosen for its efficiency in gluten-free baking.
- 1 cup (240 mL) dairy-free milk, lukewarm
- 3 tbsp (68 g) dairy-free yogurt,* room temperature: Contributes to richness and moisture, replacing eggs.
- 3 tbsp (45 g) vegan butter, melted but not hot
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tsp (5 mL) apple cider vinegar: Aids in activation and tenderness.
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Once you’ve prepared your gluten-free dough, you’ll still use the exact same, delicious lemon curd filling and the silky cream cheese frosting from the main recipe. They are already naturally gluten-free and vegan!
For how to make these gluten-free lemon sweet rolls:
- Prepare the Lemon Curd (Step 1 from Main Recipe): Follow the instructions for making the lemon curd as outlined in the primary recipe. Ensure it cools completely before use.
- Making the Gluten-Free Dough: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the tapioca flour, millet flour, granulated sugar, psyllium husk powder, arrowroot starch, and instant yeast until well combined. This ensures even distribution of your dry ingredients. Next, add in the remaining wet ingredients (lukewarm dairy-free milk, dairy-free yogurt, melted vegan butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract). Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, or knead by hand, until a soft, slightly tacky dough ball forms. This typically takes about 5-7 minutes. The dough will have a slightly different feel than wheat dough but should be cohesive.
- Proceed to Shaping and Baking (from Step 5 of Main Recipe): With this gluten-free dough, there’s no need for an initial proofing period before shaping the rolls. You can move directly to rolling out the dough, spreading the filling, and shaping your rolls. You will, however, proof the shaped rolls once they are in the casserole dish, allowing them to rise before they go into the oven. Follow the remainder of the main recipe instructions from Step 5 onwards, including the vital step of adding heavy vegan cream before baking for optimal softness.
Scaled Measurements for Just 2 or 4 Lemon Rolls:
Sometimes, even a batch of six sweet rolls feels like too much, or you simply want to bake a fresh treat for just one or two. We’ve got you covered! Here are perfectly scaled measurements for making an even smaller batch of these incredible lemon sweet rolls, ensuring you always have warm, fresh pastries without any waste.
To make 4 lemon rolls, adjust your dough ingredients as follows:
- 1 1/2 cups (200 g) all-purpose flour, divided (plus more for flouring surface)* see notes for Gluten Free
- 1/3 packet (3 g) active dry yeast*
- 2 tbsp (30 g) granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/3 cup (90 mL) dairy-free milk, unsweetened, warmed to 110F
- 1 1/3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2/3 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp (30 g) unsweetened applesauce or dairy-free yogurt, room temperature
- 2 tbsp (30 g) vegan unsalted butter, melted and room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
To make just 2 lemon rolls, use these precise ingredient quantities:
- 3/4 cups (100 g) all-purpose flour, divided (plus more for flouring surface)* see notes for Gluten Free
- 1/3 packet (3 g) active dry yeast*
- 1 tbsp (15 g) granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 cup (45 mL) dairy-free milk, unsweetened, warmed to 110F
- 2/3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp (15 g) unsweetened applesauce or dairy-free yogurt, room temperature
- 1 tbsp (15 g) vegan unsalted butter, melted and room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For both smaller batches, remember to also scale down the lemon curd filling and cream cheese frosting ingredients accordingly to maintain the perfect balance of flavors.
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Small Batch Gooey Lemon Sweet Rolls (No eggs! No Dairy!)
5 from 2 reviews
Author: Britt Berlin
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rising Time: 90 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 6 rolls
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Baking, Kneading
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free
Description
These fluffy & soft lemon sweet rolls make just 6 perfect lemon rolls filled with a quick & easy gooey lemon curd and cream cheese frosting that’s irresistible! Perfectly scaled for smaller cravings.
Ingredients
For the Lemon Sweet Roll Dough:
- 2 1/3 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour, divided (plus more for flouring surface)* see notes below for Gluten Free option
- 1/2 packet (5 g) active dry yeast* (or quick rise yeast, see notes)
- 3 tbsp (45 g) granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 1/3 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup (135 mL) dairy-free milk, unsweetened, warmed to 110F (43°C)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 3 tbsp (45 g) unsweetened applesauce or dairy-free yogurt, room temperature
- 3 tbsp (45 g) vegan unsalted butter, melted and room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Lemon Curd Filling:
- 1/2 cup vegan lemon curd (make about 1/2 batch of this recipe)
- 3 tbsp salted vegan butter, melted
- 6 tbsp heavy vegan cream or full-fat coconut milk
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/4 cup (56 g) vegan cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup (56 g) vegan butter, softened to room temperature
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1-2 cups powdered sugar, sifted (adjust to desired sweetness and consistency)
Instructions
- Preparation: Begin by gathering and accurately measuring all your ingredients. Prepare a medium casserole dish or baking dish by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper; this will prevent sticking and aid in easy removal. Separately, grease a medium-sized mixing bowl with a light coating of cooking oil and set it aside for the dough’s rise. For the best results, we recommend preparing the vegan lemon curd first and allowing it to cool completely before you start making the dough.
- Activate the Yeast (Active Dry Method): In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar with the warmed dairy-free milk (ensure it’s around 105-115°F or 40-46°C – warm to the touch but not hot). Stir until the sugar dissolves. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the surface of the milk mixture. Cover the bowl loosely and let it sit for about 10 minutes. During this time, the yeast should become foamy and bubbly, indicating it’s active and ready. If you are using quick-rise yeast, please refer to the “Notes” section below for specific instructions on how to incorporate it.
- Prepare the Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment (or a large bowl if kneading by hand), whisk together the remaining all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and sea salt. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the activated yeast mixture, along with the remaining dough ingredients: lemon juice, lemon zest, unsweetened applesauce or dairy-free yogurt, melted and cooled vegan butter, and vanilla extract. Begin kneading the dough on low speed (or by hand with a wooden spoon) until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and a smooth, elastic dough ball forms. This typically takes about 8-10 minutes in a stand mixer. To verify the dough is adequately kneaded, perform the windowpane test: gently stretch a small piece of dough; if it stretches thin enough for light to pass through without tearing, it’s ready.
- First Proof (Bulk Fermentation): Transfer the kneaded dough into the greased bowl you prepared earlier, turning it once to ensure it’s lightly coated with oil. Cover the bowl securely with a clean dish towel or plastic wrap. Place the bowl in a warm environment (ideally around 85°F or 30°C, like a slightly warmed oven turned off) and allow the dough to rise until it has visibly doubled in size. This usually takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the warmth of your room.
- Roll Out the Dough: Once the dough has completed its first proof, gently punch it down to release the air. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough out evenly into a precise 9×15-inch rectangle. This specific dimension is important for achieving uniform rolls. Evenly brush the melted vegan butter (from the lemon curd filling section) over the entire surface of the dough, leaving a small, half-inch border along one of the longer edges. Then, distribute generous dollops of the cooled lemon curd over the butter layer.
- Shape the Rolls: Now, evenly spread the lemon curd right to the edges of the dough (except for that small border). For perfectly uniform rolls, you have a couple of options: you can either tightly roll the entire dough rectangle into one long log, starting from one of the 15-inch sides. Once rolled, use a sharp, un-serrated knife or a piece of dental floss to slice the log into 6 equal 1.5-inch thick rolls. Alternatively, measure and mark six 1.5-inch wide strips along the 9-inch side of the dough. Use a pizza cutter to slice these long 1.5×15-inch strips. Then, carefully roll each individual strip to form your lemon sweet rolls.
- Second Proof (Final Rise): Arrange the shaped sweet rolls into your prepared baking pan, ensuring there’s a small space between each for expansion. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Allow the rolls to rest and undergo their second proof in a warm spot (such as near your preheating oven). The rolls should noticeably increase in size, becoming plump and soft – usually taking about 30-45 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) during this time.
- Before Baking: Just before placing the rolls in the oven, carefully pour the heavy vegan cream into the crevices and around the base of the rolls in the baking dish. This crucial step contributes significantly to the final incredibly soft and moist texture of our sweet rolls, ensuring a luscious bake.
- Bake: Transfer the pan of lemon sweet rolls to the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 32-35 minutes, or until the tops are beautifully golden brown and the rolls are cooked through. Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the rolls to cool slightly in the pan while you prepare the lemon cream cheese frosting. During this cooling period, if you observe any small pockets or cracks in the lemon curd swirls, you can gently fill them with any leftover lemon curd you may have; the residual heat will help it set perfectly.
- Prepare the Lemon Frosting: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened vegan cream cheese, room temperature vegan butter, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract (or paste). Using an electric mixer, whisk these ingredients together until they are smooth and well combined. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, a little at a time, continuing to whisk until the frosting is silky, light, and reaches your desired consistency and sweetness.
- Frost and Serve: Once the rolls have cooled slightly (they should still be warm), generously spread the freshly made lemon cream cheese frosting over the tops. The warmth of the rolls will allow the frosting to melt just enough, creating a delightful glaze. Serve immediately and savor every fluffy, gooey, lemony bite! Enjoy!
Notes
Gluten-Free Adaptation: For detailed instructions and precise ingredient measurements to make these lemon sweet rolls entirely gluten-free, please refer to the dedicated section within the blog post above.
Yeast Type: While this recipe primarily uses active dry yeast, you can also opt for quick-rise (instant) yeast. If using quick-rise yeast, there’s no need to bloom it; simply add it directly to your dry ingredients in Step 3, then proceed with the recipe. For specific guidance on how to adjust the rising times with quick-rise yeast, please see the “Two Different Ways to Rise These Rolls” section in the main blog post.