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Easy One-Hour Sourdough Discard Rolls

A pile of golden brown sourdough discard rolls, one split open showing the fluffy interior.
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Make soft, fluffy sourdough discard rolls the same day you feed your starter. This quick recipe uses your excess sourdough discard to create delicious dinner rolls in about an hour, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup active sourdough discard (unfed starter)
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sourdough discard, warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Whisk until smooth.
  2. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in about 1/4 cup of the warm milk mixture. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, salt, and about half of the flour to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the remaining flour until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  5. Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. It will be soft.
  6. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let the dough rest in a warm spot for 30 minutes. This is a quick rise.
  7. Gently punch down the dough. Divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball.
  8. Arrange the dough balls close together in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish for pull-apart rolls, or spaced apart on a baking sheet.
  9. Cover the rolls loosely and let them rest for another 20 minutes while you preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  11. Brush the tops with melted butter immediately after removing them from the oven for soft rolls. Serve warm.

Notes

  • If you prefer a richer roll, you can substitute heavy cream for the milk.
  • For pull-apart rolls, ensure the dough balls touch before the final rest.
  • These rolls have a mild sourdough tang due to the short resting time.

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