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Sourdough Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Dinner Rolls

Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Serving Size 24

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup warm milk or room temperature
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 cup sourdough starter discard
  • 1/3 cup honey or sugar
  • 1 stick of softened butter room temperature
  • 5 cups organic unbleached all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Heat your cup of water to 100-110 degrees.
  • While your water is warming up, pour yeast into the bowl of a stand mixer or medium bowl.
  • Pour warm water over the yeast and whisk together until bubbly.
  • Cover the bowl and let it sit for a few minutes to give the yeast time to activate.
  • Using a dough hook, add and gently combine your milk, sourdough discard, flour, honey, butter, and salt.
  • On a low/medium speed, knead the dough until it comes together well, not sticking to the bottom or sides.
  • Cover your dough or transfer it to an oiled dish and cover.
  • Let the dough rise at room temperature, or in a warm place if cold, for 1-2 hours or until doubled.
  • Transfer your bread dough to a lightly floured surface.
  • Shape your dough balls.
  • Move your dough balls to a greased baking dish or prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making the shape of a Christmas tree – leaving a little space for each dough ball to double.
  • Cover your rolls and let them rise at room temperature, or in a warm place if cold. They will double before baking.
  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Your rolls will be nice and golden brown when ready.
  • When your rolls come out of the oven, allow them to cool for a few minutes. Then, gently take a stick of butter or a pastry brush and lightly butter the top of your rolls.