Description
Soft, fluffy sourdough rolls with fresh herbs that are perfect for pairing with holiday meals like roasted turkey or creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup active sourdough starter (100g)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
- 1 cup full-fat milk (250ml)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (50g)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
- 2 teaspoons salt (10g)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
Instructions
- Mix the dough (15 minutes): In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, milk, melted butter, egg, and sugar until smooth. Add the flour, salt, and chopped herbs, then mix until it forms a shaggy dough. Knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- First rise (4-6 hours): Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls (10 minutes): Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces (about 70g each). Roll each piece into a ball and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a greased 9×13-inch pan, spaced slightly apart.
- Second rise (1-2 hours): Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise until puffy and touching each other.
- Bake (20 minutes): Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let the rolls cool for 5-10 minutes in the pan before serving. Brush with more melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt for an extra touch.
Notes
[‘Don’t rush the rise; sourdough takes time.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients to avoid slowing down fermentation.’, ‘Chop herbs finely for even distribution.’, ‘Brush rolls with melted butter for a shiny, golden crust.’, ‘Start the dough the night before for Christmas dinner and let it rise in the fridge overnight.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: sourdough rolls, Christmas dinner, holiday bread, fresh herbs, homemade bread