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One-Hour Fluffy Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls

A cluster of freshly baked, golden-brown sourdough discard rolls pulled apart on a white plate.
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Make soft, fluffy dinner rolls quickly using your sourdough discard. These rolls are ready in about one hour and are perfect for weeknight meals.

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, plus 2 tablespoons for topping
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash, optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, sugar, warm milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It will be slightly sticky.
  5. 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 it has nearly doubled in size. This is your fast baking project step.
  6. Gently punch down the dough. Divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  7. Arrange the dough balls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, leaving a small space between them for them to touch as they bake.
  8. Cover the pan loosely and let the rolls rest for 15 minutes while the oven preheats to 375°F (190°C).
  9. If using an egg wash, brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg.
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  11. While the rolls are hot, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Brush the melted butter over the tops of the warm rolls.
  12. Serve immediately as easy dinner rolls or a side dish.

Notes

  • For a garlic butter topping, mix the melted butter with 1 clove of minced garlic and a pinch of dried parsley before brushing over the hot rolls.
  • If you want pull apart rolls, place them closer together in the pan.
  • This recipe works well for beginner sourdough baking as it uses discard and requires no long fermentation.

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