Red Lentil Bread Rolls Recipe
These Red Lentil Bread Rolls are a nutritious, gluten-free alternative to traditional bread, made from soaked red lentils blended into a sticky dough and baked to fluffy perfection. They are easy to prepare, naturally free from grains, and perfect for sandwiches or as a side with soups and salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 2 hours soaking (or overnight soaking)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes (including soaking time)
- Yield: 4 rolls 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 2 ¼ Tbsp psyllium husk powder (or ¼ cup whole psyllium husk)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¾ Tbsp lemon juice, lime juice, or apple cider vinegar
Optional Topping
- Seeds of choice (for the top)
Instructions
- Rinse and Soak Lentils: Rinse 1 cup of red lentils thoroughly in a sieve until the water runs clear. Then soak them in a large bowl filled with plenty of water for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight, then drain well.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tray: Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the soaked lentils, ⅓ cup fresh water, ¼ cup ground flaxseed, 2 ¼ tablespoons psyllium husk powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Blend until the mixture becomes a sticky dough. Use a tamper if your machine has one, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides for even blending.
- Add Leavening and Acid: Add 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and ¾ tablespoon lemon, lime juice, or apple cider vinegar to the dough. Pulse a few times to evenly distribute these ingredients.
- Shape the Rolls: With damp hands, divide the dough into 4 equal round portions. Optionally, dip each roll in a bowl of seeds of your choice to coat the top. Place the shaped rolls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Rolls: Bake in the preheated oven for 23-25 minutes until firm and cooked through. Once baked, allow the rolls to cool fully before serving to develop their texture.
Notes
- Soaking the lentils overnight improves digestibility and helps achieve the right dough consistency.
- Psyllium husk acts as a binder, so don’t skip it for the best texture.
- These rolls are naturally gluten-free and vegan.
- Customization tip: use your favorite seeds like sesame, sunflower, or pumpkin seeds on top for added texture and flavor.
- Letting the rolls cool completely before cutting helps avoid crumbling.
Keywords: red lentil bread rolls, gluten-free bread, vegan bread, healthy bread, psyllium husk bread, homemade lentil bread
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