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Lucy Makes Honey Butter Rolls Recipe with Sourdough Discard

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Rise Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 33 minutes
Serving Size 8 giant rolls

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup warm water
  • 3/4 cup sourdough discard
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • splash of cream or water

Topping

  • coarse sea salt

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients except the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Using a dough hook, mix on low speed for 1–2 minutes until the flour is absorbed.
  • Increase the speed to medium-high and mix for about 10 minutes until you have a soft, smooth dough.
  • Add the softened butter and mix for another 2–3 minutes until fully combined. The dough should look smooth and slightly shiny.
  • Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours until nearly doubled.
  • Divide the dough into 8 sections and shape into tight dough balls. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Cover and let rise for about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Mix the egg wash ingredients together and brush over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
  • Bake for 16–18 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve warm with honey butter.
    • Bread flour will give extra fluffy rolls but is not necessary.