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One-Hour Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls

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Make soft, fluffy dinner rolls quickly using your sourdough discard. This easy recipe is ready in about an hour, perfect for a fast side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup active sourdough discard (liquid or mature)
  • 1 cup warm water (about 105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, plus more for brushing
  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in the sourdough discard, sugar, and salt into the yeast mixture.
  3. Add the melted butter and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour, about one cup at a time, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add small amounts of flour if the dough is too sticky.
  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 rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until it has nearly doubled.
  7. Gently punch down the dough. Divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  8. Arrange the dough balls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, leaving a small space between them for them to touch as they bake.
  9. Cover the pan loosely and let the rolls rest for a final 15 minutes while the oven preheats to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
  11. Immediately brush the tops of the hot rolls with extra melted butter. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For a garlic butter variation, mix 1/4 cup melted butter with 1 minced garlic clove and 1 teaspoon dried parsley. Brush this mixture over the rolls immediately after they come out of the oven.
  • If your discard is very thick, you may need to add an extra tablespoon or two of water to the initial mix.
  • This recipe uses fast yeast to speed up the process, making it a quick sourdough recipe.

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