One Hour Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls
Use your extra sourdough discard to make soft, fluffy dinner rolls quickly. This easy recipe delivers fresh, homemade rolls in about an hour, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Total Time: 63 min
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup active sourdough discard
- 1 cup warm water (about 105-115°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in the sourdough discard, warm milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, and salt into the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let the dough rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the dough. Divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
- Arrange the dough balls close together in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish for pull-apart rolls, or on a baking sheet for individual rolls.
- Cover the rolls loosely and let them rest for 15 minutes while the oven preheats to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Immediately brush the tops of the hot rolls with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Serve warm.
Notes
- If you prefer a slightly tangier flavor, use a colder discard that has been refrigerated longer.
- For vegan rolls, substitute the milk with unsweetened plant-based milk and use a vegan butter substitute.
- These rolls are best eaten the day they are baked for maximum softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 12