Sourdough Rolls

Servings: 36 Difficulty: Advanced
Soft, tangy rolls with a golden crust made from a traditional overnight dough
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Sourdough Rolls

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 36 Calories: 1029.7

Description

These homemade rolls offer the perfect balance of chewy texture and mild sourdough tang, enriched with potato and butter for a tender crumb. Ideal for holiday tables or everyday sandwiches, they pair beautifully with soups and stews. The long fermentation develops deep flavor, while the potato ensures they stay soft for days.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine the diced potato and boiling water in a saucepan.
  2. Cover and cook over low heat until potato is tender.
  3. Mash the potato while still in the water, leaving it undrained.
  4. Stir in the sugar and salt until blended.
  5. Cool the potato mixture until lukewarm.
  6. Dissolve the yeast in the very warm water.
  7. Add the yeast mixture to the cooled potato mixture and blend well.
  8. Cover and let stand in a warm place for about 24 hours.
  9. Scald the evaporated milk and water together.
  10. Stir in the remaining sugar, salt, and melted butter until sugar dissolves.
  11. Cool the milk mixture until lukewarm.
  12. Add the potato-yeast mixture to the milk mixture and blend.
  13. Gradually add 3 1/4 cups of the flour, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
  14. Turn the dough into a greased bowl.
  15. Cover and let rise in a warm place overnight, or until double in bulk.
  16. Add the remaining flour and mix well.
  17. Knead on a floured surface until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  18. Shape the dough into 36 small rolls.
  19. Place rolls on greased baking sheets and brush with melted shortening or butter.
  20. Cover with a damp towel and let rise until double in size.
  21. Bake at 400 degrees F (204C) for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1029.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.8g14%
Saturated Fat 4.5g23%
Cholesterol 16.7mg6%
Sodium 1713mg72%
Total Carbohydrate 205.4g69%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g32%
Sugars 14.0g
Protein 26.3g53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: sourdough, rolls, bread, potato, yeast, flour, butter, homemade, baking, vegetarian, side dish, comfort food, fermented, soft rolls, holiday bread
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