Sourdough Rolls

Elevate your baking game with these irresistibly soft and tangy Sourdough Rolls, made from scratch using a bubbly active sourdough starter. Perfectly golden on the outside and pillow-soft inside, these rolls strike a delicate balance of flavor with just a hint of natural sourdough tanginess. Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, salt, and butter, this recipe takes you through essential artisan bread-baking techniques, including an autolysis rest and a long fermentation for unrivaled texture and taste. Whether served warm with butter, as the foundation for sliders, or alongside soups and stews, these light and airy rolls are a versatile crowd-pleaser. Ideal for both novice and seasoned bakers, this recipe promises bakery-quality results right from your oven.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:480 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:505 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 100 grams active sourdough starter
• 250 ml warm water
• 500 grams all-purpose flour
• 10 grams salt
• 15 grams sugar
• 50 grams unsalted butter, softened

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter with warm water and stir until well mixed.

Step 2

Add the all-purpose flour and stir until a rough dough forms.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the water in a process called autolysis.

Step 4

After the rest period, sprinkle the salt and sugar over the dough. Gently incorporate using a folding method or knead it by hand for about 5-7 minutes until the dough becomes smoother.

Step 5

Add the softened butter and incorporate it fully into the dough. This may take a few minutes of kneading.

Step 6

Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise at room temperature for about 4-6 hours, or until it has nearly doubled in size.

Step 7

After the first rise, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it into 12 equal pieces using a dough scraper.

Step 8

Shape each piece into a roll by folding the edges into the center, then gently rolling it into a ball.

Step 9

Place the rolls on a lined baking tray, leaving space between each for expansion.

Step 10

Cover with a cloth and leave them to rise for another 2-3 hours, or until puffy and nearly doubled in size.

Step 11

Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F). Before baking, lightly brush the tops of the rolls with water or milk for a nice sheen.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(928.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2289.3

Total Fat 46.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 109.2mg	0%
Sodium 3949.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 406.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 53.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 83.7mg	0%
Iron 23.7mg	0%
Potassium 566.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.4%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 72.2%