Easy Soft Sourdough Dinner Rolls (Super Fluffy)
These easy, soft sourdough dinner rolls are fluffy and soft. Combine sourdough starter, flour, salt, sugar, milk, and butter, then let ferment. Use a same day or overnight option for fermentation.
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer
- 1 Large Bowl
- 1 9x11 Glass Pan
Ingredients
- 400 grams bread flour 3 1/3 cups
- 100 grams active sourdough starter, active+bubbly 1/2 cup
- 1 cup milk about 250 grams
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp butter 27 grams
- 1 tbsp melted butter optional, for brushing on buns
Instructions
Mix Dough + First Rise
- Warm 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons butter, 1.5 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp sugar together in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk the mixture until the butter melts and all ingredients are combined.
- Allow the milk mixture to cool to 90 degrees F.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer combine 400 grams bread flour, 100 grams sourdough starter and the milk mixture. Use the paddle attachment or dough hook and mix on low speed for 5-7 minutes or until the dough is shiny and combined. The dough will be sticky and tacky to the touch.
- Grease a large bowl with butter. With slightly damp hands, roll the dough into a ball and set it into the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel. Let rise for 4-6 hours or until doubled. (If you'd like to ferment the dough overnight put it in the fridge after the first rise).
Shape + Second Rise
- Lightly grease a 9x11 glass baking pan with butter or oil.
- Once the dough is doubled in size, divide into 12 equal portions. Use a kitchen scale to portion each dough ball. They will each weigh around 60-65 grams. Shape the dough by tucking the sides under and gently rolling it into the shape of a ball. Place each roll into the baking pan, 3 rolls across and 4 rolls down.
- Cover the dough with a damp tea towel or plastic wrap and allow it to rise for 2-4 hours or until the dough balls are puffy and the sides of the dough are touching. The dough should almost double in size.
Bake
- Adjust the oven rack to the center and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the rolls into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Let cool for 10-20 minutes, then brush the backs of the rolls with 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Enjoy!
Notes
- For most accurate results, use a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients.
- Temperature will affect the rise time of the dough: in cooler temperatures it will take longer, in warm temperatures the dough will rise faster.
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