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Sourdough discard dinner rolls

Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls

This recipe for Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls is super easy! Just give yourself a little time to let the dough rise, and you'll be eating delicious rolls in no time!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1215 rolls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Warm water
  • 1/2 cup milk any type will do
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tbsp yeast
  • 4-5 cups all purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard

Instructions
 

  • Add warm water, honey, milk and butter to a bowl. You'll want the water to be pretty warm here. The goal is to get the wild yeast to become active, but not so hot that it will kill it. Add to a stand mixer and pour in sourdough discard. Let it sit for a couple minutes. (Here is my favorite stand mixer)
  • Add in 2 cups of flour and gently mix the ingredients with the dough hook attachment. Keep it on low speed until all the flour is incorporated. Add in the yeast and mix.
  • Add the 2 more cups of the flour and salt and increase the speed to medium and continue until the dough is combined. If it still seems to sticky, add in a little more flour but do not exceed 5 total cups. We want it to be elastic and a bit sticky, but can still hold together. Continue to mix for a few minutes. If, during the process, it still seems sticky, you may want to add more flour, a tablespoon at a time. The amount of flour needed can depend on the type of flour you are using.
  • Once combined, allow to rise in an oiled bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and wait for it to double. This process can take anywhere from 30-45 minutes.
  • Once the dough has doubled, it is time to shape the rolls. This will make 12-15 rolls. Try to dived them as even as possible. If needed, use a food scale. (If using a food scale, each roll will be about 2 1/2 oz of dough).
  • Shape into balls and place them into a 9x13 oiled pan. Flour or oil your hands and surface to make the ball making process easier.
  • Once they are all in the pan, let them proof until they have doubled again (around 30-45 minutes).
  • *An easy test to determine if the rolls are done is to poke your finger into a roll. If the hole disappears quickly, it needs more time. If it stays, they are ready to go!
  • Place the rolls into a preheated oven at 400 degrees. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
  • Upon removing from the oven, brush melted butter on the tops.
  • Serve warm.
Keyword dinner rolls, sourdough dinner rolls