Step 1

In the mixing bowl of your electric mixer, mix together flour, xanthan gum, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

With mixer running on low speed, add in the hot water (be sure to test temperature with thermometer, melted butter (or substitute), egg, and cider vinegar.

Step 3

Mix on medium speed 3 minutes.

Step 4

Spray 8" or 9" round cake pan or pie plate with cooking spray. Using a 2" scoop or 1/3 cup measuring cup, scoop dough into 9 mounds in the pan. I place one mound in middle, then scoop 8 mounds of dough side by side all the way around the pan.

Step 5

Dip your fingertips into warm water and use to smooth out the tops of the rolls, continuing to wet fingers as needed.

Step 6

Cover with a dry towel and let rise in a warm place 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 7

During the last few minutes that the rolls are rising, preheat the empty oven to 400°. (if you were rising your rolls in the oven, remove and place on counter during oven preheat).

Step 8

Bake in 400° oven for 25-28 minutes. Tops should be golden brown and if you measure temperature of dough, it should measure 200°.

Step 9

Brush rolls with additional 1/2-1 Tablespoon of melted butter.