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finished sourdough discard dinner rolls in white baking pan. The tops are golden and sprinkled with italian seasoning.

Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls

Light, fluffy, and super quick, these sourdough discard dinner rolls are the perfect quick recipe to make when you're in a pinch.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Proof Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 cups all purpose flour or bread flour
  • teaspoon salt
  • cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ cup sourdough starter active or discard will work
  • teaspoons dry active yeast (7 g packet)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, warm the milk, stirring occasionally, over low-medium heat until it reaches 110℉.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the yeast, sourdough starter, and sugar.
  • To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the flour, salt, and milk mixture.
  • Mix on low speed for 7 minutes. The dough should come together and appear well mixed and cohesive.
  • Add the softened butter and continue to mix until completely combined. 
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and rest at room temperature for 1 hour.

Shape the Rolls

  • Spray a 9x13" baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces weighing about 97 g each.
  • Shape each dough piece into a ball by pulling opposite edges of the dough up to the top with your fingers. Pinch the dough to seal it. Do this several more times, rotating the dough until a smooth ball is formed.
  • Place the dough balls into the prepared baking pan in a 3x4 formation, spacing evenly apart.
  • Cover the baking pan with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let rise for another 30 minutes. The rolls will expand and nearly touch when done.
  • While rolls are proofing, preheat oven to 375℉.
  • Bake the rolls for 30-35 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 304mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 166IUVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Breads, Easy, Egg-free, Quick, Simple, Sourdough, Sourdough Discard, Vegan
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