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Fluffy Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls

These soft and light dinner rolls made with sourdough starter are perfect for any meal and easy to make from scratch.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour for extra fluffiness)
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt (fine to mix evenly)
  • 1.5 cups milk (warmed to 110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (can substitute with honey)
  • 0.5 cups sourdough starter (active or discard)
  • 2.25 teaspoons dry active yeast (7 g packet)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the milk in a medium saucepan over low-medium heat until it reaches 110°F.
  2. Stir the yeast, sourdough starter, and sugar into the warm milk. Let them mingle until frothy.
  3. In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, blend the flour and salt. Slowly add the milk mixture and mix on low speed for about 7 minutes, until the dough is soft and elastic.
  4. Add the softened butter to the dough, mixing until it’s fully absorbed.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, until it expands by about 50%.
Shaping
  1. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set it aside.
  2. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces, weighing about 97 g each.
  3. Roll each piece into a smooth ball by pulling the dough’s sides together and pinching them at the top.
  4. Place the shaped rolls in your prepared pan, keeping them evenly spaced in a 4×3 layout.
  5. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Uncover the rolls and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Store the rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer bag. They can be frozen for up to three months. For extra flavor, feel free to add herbs or garlic to the dough.