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whole wheat sourdough dinner rolls

Easy Whole Wheat Sourdough Dinner Rolls

AuthorBronwyn Case
These whole wheat sourdough dinner rolls are the answer to your prayers. A simple dough, rich with whole wheat flour and nourishing fats. Perfect for dipping in soup, making sliders, mini sandwiches or breakfast buns!
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Ferment 6 hours
Total Time6 hours 40 minutes
Servings9 Rolls

Ingredients  

  • 1⅔ cup Whole Wheat Flour 200g
  • 1 cup White Flour 150g
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar 30g
  • 1 cup Active Sourdough Starter 150g
  • 3 tbsp Butter 50g
  • 1/2 cup Water 120g
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tsp Salt 10g

Instructions 

  1. Mix the Dough: In your bowl, whisk together water, sugar, egg, and sourdough starter. Add flours and salt. Mix in bits of butter if mixing by hand or add at the end if mixing in a stand-mixer. Cover and rest for 1 hour.
  2. Strengthen the Dough: Perform stretch-and-folds until dough is tight. Cover and ferment until doubled (3–6 hours warm, 6–12 hours cool).
  3. Shape the Rolls: Once doubled, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 9 equal balls (70–80g each). Place in a greased or parchment-lined baking dish.
  4. For long ferment: refrigerate up to 24 hrs, then rise at room temp 2–3 hrs or until doubled and puffy.
  5. For same-day: rise at room temp 2–3 hrs until doubled and puffy.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Finish & Serve: Brush tops with melted butter. Cool 15–30 minutes. Enjoy!