How to Make Soft Sourdough Dinner RollsFor this easy recipe, I detail the process that I went through to make the best homemade sourdough dinner rolls. This recipe requires a bit of planning that starts the day before baking or serving the soft sourdough rolls.

Step 1: Feed the StarterAt 7:00 A.M.Mix equal amounts of flour, water, and unfed starter. Using a wooden spoon, stir ingredients together. Set the mixture in a warm spot and let the dough double in size with many noticeable bubbles.

Step 2: Add IngredientsAt 7:00 P.M.Using the recipe, mix active starter, all-purpose flour, warm milk, butter, and honey in a stand mixer with a bread hook. Start by adding 6 cups of flour to the mixing bowl, then add ¼ cup of flour at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Once the dough pulls away from the bowl, allow the mixer to knead the dough for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Cover and ProofTransfer dough from the mixer bowl to a large mixing bowl. Cover the bowl and leave it on the countertop work surface overnight in a warm place to proof for the first rise for 8-12 hours. The following day, the dough should be double in size.

Step 4: Form RollsThe following day, around 8:00 A.M., punch the dough down and turn the dough several times in the bowl. Pull off a small amount of bread dough, and using a kitchen scale, measure the dough to 3.5 ounces. Form the roll by pulling the dough from the top to the bottom center to create the perfect, smooth dough roll.

Place seam side down of roll in cast iron skillet or another form of a baking dish, leave a small amount of space between each roll to allow space for rising. Cover with a damp tea towel and let the dough go through a second rise at room temperature until doubled in size.

The rising time for the rolls to double in size will depend on the climate, activity of the starter, and other factors, so be sure that they have doubled in size before baking.

Step 5: BakeBake rolls at 375 degrees in preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 until the tops are lightly golden brown. Remove from oven, and cool in the skillet before removing.

Step 6: ServeRemove rolls from cast iron skillet, brush the top of the dough lightly with melted butter or serve with soft butter and honey.