Ingredients
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- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1 large egg (for dough)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Combine the whole wheat flour, sourdough discard, instant yeast, warm water, sugar, salt, cubed butter, and egg in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment.
- Mix on low speed until all the ingredients are combined and a few butter pieces remain.
- Increase speed to medium and knead for 3 to 4 minutes until the dough develops a rough windowpane.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it proof in a warm area for 45 to 90 minutes until it doubles in size.
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by spraying it with non-stick spray or greasing it with softened butter.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and divide it into 12 pieces, about 85g each.
- Shape each piece by folding the edges to the center, flipping them seam-side down, and tightening them into smooth balls.
- Arrange the rolls in the prepared dish, cover with plastic wrap, and proof in a warm place for about 1 hour until tripled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (conventional).
- Gently brush the tops of the rolls with egg wash, avoiding the sides.
- Bake for 20 minutes until deep golden brown or until a thermometer reads 185ºF in the center.
- Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Notes
These rolls are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs or garlic into the dough.
You can substitute the sourdough discard with an equal weight of buttermilk or yogurt if unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.