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Soft Sourdough Herb Rolls


  • Total Time: 8 hours
  • Yield: 8-10 rolls 1x

Description

Warm, fluffy sourdough rolls infused with fresh herbs. This beginner-friendly recipe guides you through mixing, fermenting, shaping, and baking using your active sourdough bread starter to create rustic, aromatic rolls.


Ingredients

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  • 100g active sourdough starter
  • 400g strong white bread flour
  • 50g wholemeal flour (optional)
  • 230ml warm water
  • 8g sea salt
  • 20g olive oil
  • 10g honey (optional)
  • handful fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme or parsley)

  • Instructions

    1. Combine sourdough starter, warm water, and olive oil in a bowl and whisk to combine

    2. In a separate bowl, mix flours, salt, and chopped herbs

    3. Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until a shaggy dough forms

    4. Cover and let dough rest (autolyse) for 30 minutes

    5. Perform stretch and fold every 30 minutes for three folds

    6. Cover and bulk ferment at room temperature for 3–4 hours until doubled

    7. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 8–10 pieces

    8. Pre-shape pieces into loose balls and rest 10 minutes

    9. Shape into smooth rolls and place on a parchment-lined tray

    10. Cover and proof for 2–3 hours at room temperature or refrigerate overnight

    11. Preheat oven to 220°C with a tray of water for steam

    12. Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden brown

    13. Cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving

    14. Optional: brush warm rolls with melted butter or oil for extra shine

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: bread
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: european

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 roll

    Keywords: soft sourdough herb rolls, beginner sourdough, sourdough starter, sourdough rolls, rustic baking, homemade rolls, step-by-step sourdough