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Sourdough Discard Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls

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Make soft, bakery-style pull-apart dinner rolls the same day using your sourdough starter discard. This beginner-friendly recipe guides you through shaping and baking for a delicious addition to any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup active sourdough starter discard
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, for brushing

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter discard, warm milk, sugar, egg, and melted butter until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and instant yeast.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
  7. Roll each piece into a ball.
  8. Dip the bottom of each ball into the 1/4 cup melted butter.
  9. Arrange the balls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, packing them closely together.
  10. Cover the pan and let the rolls rise for another 45-60 minutes, or until puffy.
  11. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  12. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
  13. Brush the tops of the warm rolls with the remaining melted butter.
  14. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure your sourdough starter discard is active and bubbly for the best rise.
  • If you don’t have sourdough starter discard, you can substitute with 1 cup of milk and an additional 1 teaspoon of yeast.
  • For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of honey to the dough.

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