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Whole Wheat Sourdough Dinner Rolls

These honey whole wheat sourdough dinner rolls have a delicate crust, a fluffy and soft interior, and loads of nutty whole grain flavor and sourdough tang. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Additional Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 45 minutes
Course: Sourdough
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, sourdough dinner rolls, sourdough rolls
Servings: 8
Author: Lisa Bass

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter active and bubbly
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour I use fresh milled hard white wheat

Egg wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
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Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients (except the egg for the egg wash) to the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment and begin mixing on medium speed for 5 minutes. The dough should become very elastic and smooth. Check gluten development with the windowpane test.
  • Place the dough in a large, greased bowl and cover with a tea towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise overnight (8-24 hours) at room temperature until nearly doubled.
  • The next day, divide the dough into eight equal pieces (a scale is helpful). Shape into balls creating tension on against a countertop. Place rolls on a lightly oiled or parchment paper-lined baking dish.
  • Cover the rolls and rise at room temperature until doubled, approximately one to two hours, depending on the temperature of your kitchen.
  • Prepare an egg wash by whisking one egg with one tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of the rolls.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the rolls for about 25-30 minutes or until they start turning golden brown. Allow to cool a bit before serving.

Notes

  • The starter must be recently fed, active, and visibly bubbly to use in this recipe.
  • Use melted, slightly cooled butter so you don't harm the starter with high temperatures. Your water also should be warm, not hot.
  • If you do not have a stand mixer, you can knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for ten minutes.
  • A kitchen scale helps achieve consistent sizing with your rolls, which will help with a more even bake. 

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg