Description
These Sourdough Dinner Rolls are tender and flavorful, with a perfect balance of tang and chewiness, making them a family favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g bread flour
- 275 g lukewarm water
- 100 g active sourdough starter (100% hydration), fed and bubbly
- 10 g fine sea salt
- 20 g honey or sugar
- Unsalted butter (for brushing)
- Optional: Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or sage)
Instructions
- Feed your starter 4–12 hours before mixing for optimal activity.
- Mix flour and water; let sit for 30 minutes (autolyse).
- Add starter, salt, and honey; mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Use the stretch-and-fold method every 30 minutes for 2 hours to strengthen the dough.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, divide, and pre-shape into rounds. Rest for 20 minutes.
- Shape into tight rolls and place on a parchment-lined tray, leaving space between each.
- Proof in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for 2–3 hours until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with a baking stone or cast-iron skillet inside.
- Brush rolls with milk or egg wash for a glossy finish or melted browned butter for flavor.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown, rotating halfway for even color.
- Brush with more browned butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and chopped herbs immediately after baking. Serve warm.
Notes
For a softer crust, cover the rolls with a clean towel for 10 minutes after baking to trap steam. Consider adding sautéed mushrooms, roasted garlic, or grated cheese for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sourdough, dinner rolls, bread, baking, homemade
