Sourdough Dinner Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (113g) sourdough starter

• 1/2 cup (113g) lukewarm water

• 1/4 cup (63g) warm milk (plant base or cow's)

• 2 3/4 cups (346g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

• 1/4 cup (33g) wheat bran

• 1 1/2 teaspoons (9g) salt

• 2 tablespoons sugar (27g)

• 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 1 egg + 1 tbsp water for egg wash

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment, add flour, wheat brand, salt and sugar, mix to combine.

2. In a large 4-cup measuring cup, mix water, milk and sourdough.

3. Slowly add the liquid to the flour mixture and mix on low speed until no dry ingredients remain; about 2 minutes.

4. Dice butter and add to dough in portions. Process on low speed until butter is incorporated before adding another portion.

5. Increase speed to medium and process for 5 minutes, if dough seems too wet, add a little flour. Dough should be soft but not wet, it should stick to the bottom of the mixing bowl.

6. Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover, and allow it to rise at warm room temperature until it's nearly doubled in bulk, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.

7. After dough has risen sufficiently, chill for about 15 to 20 minutes to make it easier to form into rolls.

8. Lightly grease two 8" round cake pans. Divide dough into 16 equal portions and form into rolls. Place in greased pans; they should not be touching.

9. Cover, and let rise for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

10. As the rising time nears completion, preheat oven to 375°F (350°F convection).

11. Brush rolls with egg wash and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, rotate pans half way through, A thermometer inserted into the center of roll should read 190°F.

12. Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack and cool completely before using.

    
    

Yields: 16 rolls

Notes&Tips:

• Mmm! These rolls will be a hit with any meal you serve them. They are soft, buttery and delicious.

• I don't generally serve rolls on a regular basis with dinner. However, I do make them for Thanksgiving and my family just loves them.

• When Autumn rolls around and you are making some delicious soups for dinner or lunch, serve one of these Sourdough Dinner Rolls with it.

• I have eaten these for breakfast with jam and they are sooo good.

• Sourdough Dinner Rolls are also nice for a quick afternoon snack while you prepare that delicious dinner.