Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Perfectly soft, fluffy, and buttery sourdough rolls.
Ingredients
- ½ cupsourdough starter (active and bubbly )
- ¼ cupsugar
- ¾ cupwarm water
- ¼ cupmelted butter
- ½ teaspoonsea salt
- 2 ½ cupsall-purpose flour
- egg (for egg wash)
Directions
- 1
In a stand mixer bowl, add ingredients.
- 2
Knead on speed 2 (for a Kitchen Aid) for 10-15 minutes using the dough hook, until the dough becomes smooth, stretchy, and can pass the windowpane test.
- 3
Place in a greased bowl and cover with a towel.
- 4
Allow to rise overnight (8-12 hours). This will depend on how warn or cool your house is. It can take much longer in a cooler house.
- 5
The next day, divide the dough into eight equal parts.
- 6
Roll the dough into balls and create tension. This can be done by rolling the balls against a countertop or by pressing your thumb into the center and then pinching the ends together. This can be repeated a few times.
- 7
Place the shaped rolls into a greased 9×13 or 8x8 dish. Cover with a damp towel. Allow it to rise until doubled, approximately one to two hours.
- 8
Preheat oven to 375
- 9
Brush top with egg wash (optional, but will give it that lovely golden color).
- 10
Place the rolls into the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they start turning golden brown.
- 11
Top with melted butter if desired.
- 12
Allow to cool, and enjoy.