Description
These Sourdough Sandwich Rolls are soft yet chewy, with a golden crust and tangy flavor from natural fermentation. Perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or deli classics, they balance rustic texture with everyday practicality and freeze beautifully for later use.
Ingredients
500g (about 4 cups) bread flour
100g (½ cup) active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
325g (1⅓ cups + 1 tbsp) lukewarm water
10g (2 tsp) salt
15g (1 tbsp) olive oil
10g (2 tsp) sugar or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, mix sourdough starter, lukewarm water, and sugar or honey until dissolved. Add flour and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and rest for 30 minutes (autolyse).
- Add salt and oil: Sprinkle salt and add olive oil. Knead or perform stretch-and-folds for 5–10 minutes until smooth and tacky.
- Bulk fermentation: Cover and let rise at room temperature for 4–5 hours, performing 3–4 sets of stretch-and-folds during the first 2 hours. Dough should rise by about 50% and feel airy. Optionally refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Shape the rolls: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, divide into 8 pieces (about 100g each), and shape into balls or roll shapes. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Final proof: Cover and proof at room temperature for 1–2 hours until puffy and risen by 50%.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Optionally score tops or brush with egg wash. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped. For a crustier texture, place a pan of hot water in the oven for steam.
- Cool: Transfer rolls to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use active, bubbly starter for best results.
Brush with egg wash for a shiny crust or sprinkle sesame seeds for texture.
Refrigerating overnight enhances sour flavor and makes shaping easier.
Substitute part of the flour with whole wheat for a nutty taste.
For softer rolls, add 2 tbsp milk or butter to the dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
