Chewy Sourdough Dinner Roll Recipe

Step 1

Add all ingredients to the bread machine pan in the order given. Select the DOUGH cycle and start.

Step 2

Check the dough after a couple of minutes to make sure the dough is coming together into a raggedy ball. If not, add more water 1 tablespoon at a time.

Step 3

Check dough again after about 15 minutes. The dough should stick to the sides of the pan, then pull away cleanly. If too wet, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time. If too dry and the dough doesn't stick at all, add more liquid.

Step 4

When the dough cycle finishes, leave it in the machine until the dough has doubled in size. If the ambient temperature is cool, consider moving the bread machine to a warmer location. My dough usually takes another 30-90 minutes to rise correctly.

Step 5

Remove the dough from the bread machine pan to a floured surface. Shape into one large ball and cover with a towel for a 10-15 minute rest.

Step 6

Uncover the dough ball and divide the dough into 10 equally-sized balls. Make into oval shapes like an egg. See the video for shaping instructions. Place each roll onto a heavy cookie sheet covered with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

Step 7

Cover the rolls and allow to rise again until almost double in size. Halfway through, preheat the oven to 375˚F.

Step 8

Before baking rolls, whisk egg white and water together to make a glaze. Use a small brush to cover each roll with glaze. Slash the tops with a sharp serrated knife or a straight edge razor blade.

Step 9

Place in preheated oven on the middle rack.Bake rolls for 18-20 minutes until evenly browned or internal temperature reaches 190-200˚F. Remove from the baking sheet to a cooling rack immediately.