sourdough dinner rolls

Name: Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 12 h 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) sourdough starter active and bubbly; 1/4 cup(s) granulated sugar; 3/4 cup(s) water; 1/4 cup(s) melted butter; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 egg for egg wash

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Feb 11, 2026

These are perfectly soft, fluffy, and buttery sourdough rolls.

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prep time 12 Hr 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup sourdough starter active and bubbly
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg for egg wash

How To Make sourdough dinner rolls

Step 1

In a stand mixer, add all ingredients except the egg until well incorporated. Knead on speed 2 for about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Place in a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Allow to rise overnight, about 12 hours.
Step 3

The next day, divide the dough into 8 balls. Knead the balls, pushing and foldingthem, then finally into round balls.
Step 4

Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover with a moist towel.
Step 5

Let rise for another 2 hours.
Step 6

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 7

Beat the egg with a little water. Brush each ball with egg wash.
Step 8

Bake for about 30 minutes or until nicely browned.
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