Description
These sweet sourdough rolls bake up soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet with a tender crumb and golden tops. Perfect for everyday meals or make ahead baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour
- 3/4 cup whole milk warmed
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- Egg wash: 1 large egg
- Egg wash: 1 tablespoon whole milk
Instructions
- Combine sourdough starter, milk, sugar, egg, and salt in a large bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Add bread flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
- Knead the dough for 6 minutes until elastic. Add butter one tablespoon at a time and knead 5 minutes more until smooth and slightly tacky.
- Shape the dough into a ball, place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise at room temperature until doubled, about 4 hours.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, about 70 grams each, and shape into tight balls.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased 9 by 13 inch baking dish with slight spacing.
- Cover and proof until the rolls are puffy and touching, about 2 hours.
- Heat the oven to 375°F. Whisk egg and milk and brush lightly over the rolls.
- Bake for 22 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- This recipe uses natural leavening for flavor and texture.
- The rolls are best served warm.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American