Whole Wheat Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Soft, lightly sweet whole wheat sourdough dinner rolls made with freshly milled hard white wheat, honey, eggs, and an active starter.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup warm water
- 1 ½ cup active sourdough starter 258 grams
- 458 grams hard white wheat freshly milled
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup sunflower oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 large egg for the egg wash
- 1 tbsp water for the egg wash
Instructions
Cooking
- Combine. Mix the warm water and starter, then stir in the flour, honey, oil, 2 eggs, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Knead. Knead 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise. Cover the dough in a greased bowl and let it double, 4 to 6 hours at room temperature.
- Shape. Divide into 12 balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Second rise. Cover and rest 1 to 2 hours while the oven heats to 375 degrees F.
- Bake. Brush with the egg wash and bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden. Cool slightly.
Notes
Substitutions: Use store bought whole wheat flour, or maple syrup in place of honey.
Tips: Add water a spoonful at a time if the dough is dry, and use a bubbly starter.
Storage: Keep covered at room temperature for 2 to 3 days or freeze for later.