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Soft, Fluffy, Buttery Sourdough Discard Dinner Rolls

Recipe by Healingslice.com on InstagramAdded 7 April 2026.
  • 50 min
  • Serves 8
  • 5 ingredients

30 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. Soft, fluffy, buttery sourdough discard dinner rolls that basically melt in your mouth. No waste, no fuss…just mix, rise, bake, and suddenly you’ve got bakery-level rolls ready for any meal.

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Ingredients

8 servingsMetric

Amounts as Healingslice.com gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of sourdough discard, 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of water, and 1 tsp of salt. Mix the ingredients together until they form a shaggy dough.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: A shaggy dough forms with no dry patches of flour.

  2. 2

    Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Dough feels smooth and elastic. Knead until the surface looks even.

  3. 3

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Dough has doubled in size. Keep it covered while it rises.

  4. 4

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  5. 5

    Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten it slightly into a disk shape.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Each portion is rounded into a ball and flattened slightly.

  6. 6

    Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each roll.

  7. 7

    Brush the tops of the rolls with 2 tbsp of melted butter.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Roll tops have an even coating of melted butter.

  8. 8

    Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Rolls are golden brown.

  9. 9

    Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Rolls are cool enough to handle after resting on the rack.

  10. 10

    Serve the rolls warm, or let them cool completely and store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Tips while you cook

Knead Thoroughly
Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Allow Full Rise
Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Butter the Tops Before Baking
Brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter right before they go into the oven.
Cool Slightly Before Serving
Let the baked rolls rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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