Sourdough Dinner Roll
These sourdough rolls use simple ingredients and can be made in 3 easy steps. You will get the benefits of sourdough along with the soft, buttery rolls you are wanting!
Equipment
- 1 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 100 grams active starter, ½ cup
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Make Dough
- Melt butter, milk, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan on low heat.
- Add to a stand mixer with dough hook and allow to cool to warm.
- Add starter and flour and mix until elastic and the bowl is clean.
- Cover and rest for 8 hours or overnight.
Divide Dough
- Grease a 9 x 13 pan
- Divide dough into 16 rolls (you can divide them into 8 rolls if you prefer a larger roll) and roll into dough balls. Place in the greased baking dish.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise for 2 hours.
Bake Rolls
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Brush melted butter on top of the rolls.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Notes
You might wind up with some soft rolls leftover after your meal. Not to worry – these rolls will stay soft and fresh for 3 to 4 days after baking, as long as your store them in an airtight container on the counter. Don’t put them in the fridge! They will become hard and stale.