Kenz
Culinary Explorer
A bread so yummy! come on try this


Ingredients:
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 3 cups bread flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
Instructions:
- Activate the Starter:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter with lukewarm water. Stir well to dissolve.
- Mix the Dough:
- Add bread flour, sugar, salt, and olive oil to the bowl with the sourdough mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough:
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add more flour as needed to prevent sticking, but avoid adding too much flour which can make the rolls dense.
- First Rise:
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 4-6 hours depending on the temperature and activity of your sourdough starter.
- Shape the Rolls:
- Once the dough has doubled in size, gently punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball. Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each roll for rising.
- Second Rise:
- Cover the rolls loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let them rise again until puffy and almost doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during the last 30 minutes of the second rise.
- Bake the Rolls:
- Optionally, you can brush the tops of the rolls with water or an egg wash for a shiny crust. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cooling:
- Transfer the rolls to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.