Homemade Sourdough Rolls Recipe – Super Fluffy!

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!

closeup of sourdough roll with butter on top

Sourdough Dinner Rolls are the perfect side dish for any hearty meal. After trying these, you will never want to make frozen rolls again. With our simple instructions, you can even make rolls in your instant pot.

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 perfect, but I think the result is perfectly fluffy, mild-flavored dinner rolls that everyone loves!

How to make Sourdough Rolls

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

  1. Mix the buttermilk, sourdough starter, butter, egg, salt, and white sugar in the stand mixer bowl until combined. Mix vigorously with a wooden spoon if you don’t have a stand mixer.
  2. 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.
  3. Once all the flour is added, let it knead with a dough hook attachment for about 10 minutes or until soft, smooth, and elastic. Alternatively, you can hand-knead it.
  4. Place in a butter bowl and let rise in a warm spot until about doubled – or around 12 hours.
  5. After the dough has risen sufficiently, gently punch it into the bowl. Divide the dough into 12-14 equal pieces.
  6. Form the dough by pulling four sides into the center and rounding out the roll.
  7. 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.
  8. Once the rolls have risen, set them to 375 degrees. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  9. Brush with butter and enjoy!
how to make sourdough rolls in pictures

Do Sourdough Rolls taste sour?

Sourdough rolls are fluffy and delicious and have a chewy, distinct flavor. I wouldn’t say they taste sour. They might be slightly tangy, but definitely not overpowering or bitter. They are the perfect combination of tangy and savory!

Its flavor might take a minute to get used to, but I have found that most people love sourdough bread.

brushing butter on sourdough rolls

How long does it take to make sourdough rolls?

These roles are a slight labor of love because of the rising time. If you are in a hurry, 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 them rise faster. One way is to turn your oven to 200 degrees and set the rolls in their dish on your stovetop.

Or

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?

For any meal that you usually would serve, roll! I personally love them with roast beef and mashed potatoes.

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 them from the freezer and let them stand on your countertop 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.

Sourdough Rolls (with sourdough starter)

Sourdough Rolls (with sourdough starter)

Yield: 14 rolls
Prep Time: 6 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes

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

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. 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).
    5. After the dough has risen sufficiently, punch it down into the bowl gently. Divide the dough into 12-14 equal pieces.
    6. Form the dough by pulling four sides into the center and the rounding out the roll.
    7. 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.
    8. Once the rolls have risen, set the to 375 degrees. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
    9. 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.

More bread recipes you might enjoy:

sourdough roll pinterest image

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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5 Comments

  1. 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?

    1. 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!

  2. 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!

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