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Overnight Sourdough Dinner Rolls Recipe

Taralynn
Here’s the easiest overnight sourdough dinner roll recipe that’ll give you the fluffiest, most buttery rolls with a croissant-like exterior and a soft, pillow-y interior. These rolls are perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or anytime you want something that feels extra special—without a ton of work!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Dough Rising 13 hours
Course dinner
Servings 12 Dinner Rolls
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Electric Mixer with Dough attachment

Ingredients
  

  • 400 Grams Bread Flour
  • 160 Grams Activated Sourdough Starter see blog for sourdough starter activation notes
  • 10 Grams Sea Salt
  • 175 Grams Whole Milk lukewarm
  • 70 Grams Butter room temp, cubed
  • 2 Medium Eggs
  • 25 Grams Honey
  • 1 medium Egg (for egg wash)
  • 2 Tbsps Melted Butter (for top coat)

Instructions
 

  • Make the Dough (7:00 - 9:00 PM) In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine your activated sourdough starter, bread flour, salt, milk, eggs, and honey.
    Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Don’t worry if the dough is sticky—this is normal for sourdough!
    Gradually add in the butter, one cube at a time, while mixing on medium speed for about 4 minutes. The dough should be smooth, stretchy, and buttery.
  • Let It Rise Overnight (10:00 PM - 8:00 AM) Transfer the dough to a large bowl, cover it, and let it rise overnight (8-12 hours).
    It should double in size by the morning.
  • Shape the Rolls (8:00 - 10:00 AM) In the morning, punch down the dough and divide it into portions of 75-85 grams each.
    Shape each portion into a dough ball (check out the video for a visual on this!).
    Place the dough balls into a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between them.
  • Second Rise (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) Cover the rolls and let them rise for 2-4 hours until they fill the dish and look nice and puffy.
    If they rise too early, pop the dish in the fridge to slow down the process.
  • Egg Wash (1:00 PM) Preheat your oven to 375-Degrees.
    Beat one egg and brush it over the rolls to give them a golden, shiny finish.
  • Bake the Rolls (1:30 - 4:00 PM)Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and cooked through.
    Keep an eye on them after 20 minutes to avoid over-baking!
  • Butter the Rolls (4:00 PM) Once they’re out of the oven, brush melted butter over the top to get that perfect croissant-like texture.
    For an extra touch, sprinkle sea salt, garlic, rosemary, or thyme on top!

Notes

Tips for Perfect Rolls

  • Pan Size: Make sure your pan isn’t too big! The rolls should be close together to give them that fluffy, soft texture.
  • Timing: Want fresh rolls for a late-night dinner party? Just activate the starter before bed, make the dough in the morning, let it rise throughout the day, and then bake in the evening!
  • Flavor Boost: Feel free to add herbs or garlic to the dough or on top for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1RollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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