These Sourdough Dinner Rolls are the closest thing to a cloud that you'll ever eat! They have a mild tang and a touch of sweetness that makes them super addictive. I mixed the dough in the morning and baked it the same day, or you can rest it overnight and bake it the next day.
Looking for more sourdough discard recipes? Try my Sourdough English Muffins or Sourdough Pancakes next!
About This Recipe
What's better than homemade dinner rolls fresh out of the oven? I'll tell you... sourdough dinner rolls. They have a softer crumb and a tangier flavor that separates them from standard dinner rolls. They're quite straightforward to make, too. All you do is mix the dough, allow some time for it to rise, then shape it into rolls and bake. Overall, it takes roughly 7-8 hours, but most of it is hands-off.
Using sourdough instead of commercial yeast gives them a slower rise and a more pleasant flavor that isn't overpowering. I find that many dinner roll recipes use way too much yeast in hopes of speeding up the process, but the rolls end up tasting too yeasty.
These sourdough dinner rolls remain light and fluffy, slightly elastic, and stay fresh longer because of the dough's mild acidity. I also find they don't dry out as fast, which is a plus when you intend to make a batch to eat throughout the week.
They're good with butter or jam, but they don't need anything in particular. Mostly, they're just dependable rolls with a bit more personality than usual!
Key Ingredients
Warm milk: Start with warm milk to give the dough a headstart on the fermentation.
Vegetable oil: Essential for giving the crumb a soft and moist texture. You can also use melted butter, but I like the ease of oil.
Granulated sugar: They wouldn't be dinner rolls without just a touch of sweetness! You can also use honey as a natural sweetener.
Salt: To enhance all the flavors.
Egg: This gives the crumb a more tender texture.
All-purpose flour: As always, make sure to fluff your flour first. Then, spoon and level it into your measuring cup. This will prevent you from overmeasuring.
Instructions
STEP 1: In a stand mixer bowl, mix together the milk, sourdough discard, oil, sugar, salt, and egg.
STEP 2: Add the flour and knead with the dough hook for 5-6 minutes until no longer sticky.
STEP 3: Cover and let rise for 6-8 hours in a warm place.
STEP 4: Shape the dough into 15 balls. Arrange the balls in a greased 9x13 baking dish. If you want the most consistent rolls, use a scale to weigh the entire dough, then divide it by 5. Or just eyeball it.
STEP 5: Cover and let rise for another 1-2 hours until noticeably puffed.
STEP 6: Bake in a 350F oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter.
Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups warm milk (not hot)
- ⅓ cup sourdough discard
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (spooned and levelled)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, mix together the milk, sourdough discard, oil, sugar, salt, and egg.
- Add the flour and knead with the dough hook for 5-6 minutes until no longer sticky.
- Cover and let rise for 6-8 hours in a warm place.
- Grease and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Shape the dough into 15 balls.
- Arrange the balls in the prepared baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 1-2 hours until noticeably puffed.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter.
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