Yield: 8

Sourdough Dinner Rolls

sourdough dinner rolls pulled apart and stacked on each other in a navy baking dish. The soft and fluffy rolls have a deep golden color and a butter top

Perfectly soft, fluffy, and buttery sourdough rolls.

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter, active and bubbly (113 g)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (50 g)
  • 3/4 cup warm water (177 g)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter (56 g)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (2 g)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (350 g)
  • Egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  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 (8-24 hours).
  5. The next day, divide the dough into eight equal parts and put in a greased 9×13 or 8x8 dish. Allow it to rise until doubled, approximately one to two hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 375
  7. Brush top with egg wash (optional, but will give it that lovely golden color).
  8. Place the rolls into the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they start turning golden brown.
  9. Top with melted butter if desired.
  10. Allow to cool, and enjoy.

Notes

If you do not have a stand mixer, you can make this recipe by hand. Make sure to knead by hand for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 253Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 202mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 6g