Follow these simple instructions for the softest and fluffiest Sourdough Rolls you’ve ever tasted! Homemade Rolls have never been easier and you will love this recipe!
Sourdough Dinner Rolls are the perfect side dish for any hearty meal. You will never want to make frozen rolls again after trying these. You can even make rolls in your instant pot with our simple instructions.
I love sourdough bread, and as soon as I started cooking with a natural yeast starter, I knew I would have to learn to make rolls.
This recipe took me quite a few tries to get it right, but I think what has resulted are perfectly fluffy, mild-flavored dinner rolls that EVERYONE loves!
Do Sourdough Rolls taste sour?
Sourdough rolls are fluffy and delicious and have a chewy, distinct flavor that is like none other. I wouldn’t say they taste sour. It might be slightly tangy but definitely not overpowering or bitter. It is the perfect combination of tangy and savory!
It is a flavor that might take a minute to get used to but I have found most people love sourdough bread.
How long does it take to make sourdough rolls?
These rolls are a slight labor of love because of the rising time. If you are in a hurry you can use our Instant Pot Rising Instructions .
Once you have formed the rolls you will want them to rise for another six hours- so plan accordingly. There are a few tips to help the rise faster. One way is to turn your oven to 200 degrees and set the rolls in their dish on your stove top.
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Turn your oven to 200 degrees. Once it’s preheated, turn it off, and place the rolls inside to rise. Once they are ready to bake they will need to bake for 20-25 minutes
What should I serve with sourdough dinner rolls?
ANy meal that you normally would serve rolls! I personally love them with roast beef and mashed potatoes.
How do you kneed bread dough?
You can do this with either a dough hook- which I prefer because it takes the grunt work out of it or you can kneed it by hand.
To knead your dough you will begin by pushing the dough away from you with the heel of your palm, folding it over itself with your fingers, and pulling it back. Repeat these steps over and over until the dough becomes smooth smooth and springy.
How to make Sourdough Rolls
Instant Pot Rising Instructions
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 cup active sourdough starter (220 grams)
- 3 – 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Butter for brushing the tops
Instructions
- Mix together the buttermilk, sourdough starter, butter, egg, salt and white sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until combined. If you don’t have a stand mixer, mix vigorously with a wooden spoon.
- Add in the flour slowly, 1/2 cup at a time and mix until the dough is no longer sticky. Combine each 1/2 cup with the other ingredients well before adding more flour – too much flour will make these dense.
- Once all the flour is added, let it knead with a dough hook attachment for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is soft, smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can hand kneed it.
- Place in a butter bowl and let rise in a warm spot until about doubled – or around 12 hours. If you are in a hurry, you can use an Instant Pot (see instructions above for Instant Pot rising).
- After the dough has risen sufficiently, punch it down into the bowl gently. Divide the dough into 12-14 equal pieces.
- Form the dough by pulling four sides into the center and the rounding out the roll.
- Place in a greased 9×13 glass dish. Let rise – this may take 6-8 hours. For a faster rising time, turn your oven to 200 degrees. Once it’s preheated, turn it off, and place the rolls inside to rise.
- Once the rolls have risen, set the to 375 degrees. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Brush with butter and enjoy!
Sourdough Rolls (with sourdough starter)
Follow these simple instructions for the softest and fluffiest Sourdough Rolls you’v ever tasted! Homemade Rolls have never been easier and you will love this recipe!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 cup active sourdough starter (220 grams)
- 3 – 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Butter for brushing the tops
Instructions
- Mix together the buttermilk, sourdough starter, butter, egg, salt and white sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until combined. If you don’t have a stand mixer, mix vigorously with a wooden spoon.
- Add in the flour slowly, 1/2 cup at a time and mix until the dough is no longer sticky. Combine each 1/2 cup with the other ingredients well before adding more flour – too much flour will make these dense.
- Once all the flour is added, let it knead with a dough hook attachment for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is soft, smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can hand kneed it.
- Place in a butter bowl and let rise in a warm spot until about doubled – or around 12 hours. If you are in a hurry, you can use an Instant Pot (see instructions above for Instant Pot rising).
- After the dough has risen sufficiently, punch it down into the bowl gently. Divide the dough into 12-14 equal pieces.
- Form the dough by pulling four sides into the center and the rounding out the roll.
- Place in a greased 9×13 glass dish. Let rise – this may take 6-8 hours. For a faster rising time, turn your oven to 200 degrees. Once it’s preheated, turn it off, and place the rolls inside to rise.
- Once the rolls have risen, set the to 375 degrees. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Brush with butter and enjoy!
Notes
Sourdough Dinner Rolls are the perfect side dish for any hearty meal. You will never want to make frozen rolls again after trying these. You can even make rolls in your instant pot with our simple instructions.
Can you freeze sourdough rolls?
Yes. After they have been baked you can store them in the freezer for up to three months. To defrost, remove from freezer and let stand on your counter top until soft.
Can I double this recipe?
Yes. I double roll recipes all the time- especially for large crowds! Just follow the instructions and make sure you double each ingredient.
More bread recipes you might enjoy:
- Longhorn Steakhouse Bread Recipe
- Fool Proof Garlic Bread
- Easy Yeast Dinner Rolls – Fluffy and Delicious!
- One Hour Breadsticks
- Easy Garlic Knots
- Soft Pretzel Knots
- Sweet Cornbread
adapted from Butter Side Up Blog
If you want to make the fluffiest Sourdough Rolls you’v ever tasted you will want this recipe. These Homemade Rolls are incredibly easy and delicious!
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Lynn Wise says
I’m excited to try this recipe! Could I make the dough and then put it in the fridge for a couple days? Then pull it out and let it rise and proceed with baking?
Katie Clark says
Hi, Lynn! I haven’t personally done this, but I think that would work just fine! I would probably do the first initial rise on the counter top though. Let me know how it works out!
Diane Vaughan says
I have put these in a refrigerator for overnight. This is a great recipe as written! Good directions and the they taste like the schoolhouse rolls of old with a sourdough tang. Try them, husband and grown boys go crazy over these!
Katie Clark says
Glad you enjoy them! Thanks for sharing!