Description
Soft, fluffy, and lightly tangy sourdough discard rolls that are quick to make and perfect for reducing waste. These beginner-friendly rolls come together in under two hours and pair with almost anything.
Ingredients
1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm milk
2 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp soft butter or oil
1 egg
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add sourdough discard, egg, butter, and salt. Mix to combine.
3. Gradually stir in flour until dough is soft and slightly sticky.
4. Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
5. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 60–75 minutes or until doubled.
6. Divide into 12 pieces, shape into rolls, and place in a greased pan.
7. Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush rolls with melted butter or egg wash.
9. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
10. Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
You can use discard straight from the fridge.
Add fresh herbs or cheese for variation.
Store in an airtight container for 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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