Making sourdough sandwich rolls is a delightful way to enjoy homemade bread with a tangy flavor and chewy texture. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:
Ingredients
For the starter:
- 50g active sourdough starter
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 100g water
For the dough:
- 500g bread flour
- 250g water
- 100g milk
- 50g butter, softened
- 10g salt
- 100g sourdough starter (from above)
Instructions
- Prepare the Starter: The night before you plan to bake, mix 50g of active sourdough starter with 100g of flour and 100g of water. Cover and let it sit at room temperature overnight.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the 500g bread flour, 250g water, and 100g milk. Mix until a rough dough forms. Cover and let it rest for about 30 minutes (autolyse).
- Add Ingredients: After the autolyse, add the 100g of sourdough starter, 50g of softened butter, and 10g of salt to the dough. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 10-15 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Bulk Fermentation: Transfer the dough to a clean, lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let it rise at room temperature for 4-6 hours, performing a series of stretch and folds every 30 minutes during the first 2 hours.
- Shape the Rolls: After the bulk fermentation, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it into 8-10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a tight ball and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Final Proof: Cover the rolls and let them rise for about 2-3 hours, or until they are puffy and have almost doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a shallow pan of water on the bottom rack to create steam (optional but helps create a crust).
- Bake: Bake the rolls for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cool: Let the rolls cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Tips
- Active Sourdough Starter: Make sure your starter is active and bubbly before using it in the recipe.
- Hydration: Adjust the water content slightly if needed, depending on the flour and humidity.
- Steam: Creating steam in the oven can help develop a nice crust on the rolls.
Enjoy your homemade sourdough sandwich rolls
