Craving a bakery-worthy bread experience that'll make your kitchen smell like heaven? Get ready to transform your home into a artisan bakery with these irresistible Whole Wheat Maple Sourdough Rolls! Imagine pulling apart a warm, golden roll with a delicate maple sweetness and a tangy sourdough complexity that'll have your taste buds dancing. These aren't just rolls - they're a culinary journey that combines rustic whole wheat nutrition with the sophisticated charm of traditional sourdough baking.
Prep Time: 6 hrs
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 Rolls
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup warm water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of whole wheat flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well to ensure the salt is evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup of sourdough starter, 1/4 cup of maple syrup, and 1 cup of warm water. Stir until the ingredients are well combined and the maple syrup is dissolved.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Add 1/4 cup of melted butter to the mixture.
- Using a wooden spoon or spatula, mix the ingredients until a shaggy dough forms. Make sure there are no dry flour pockets remaining.
- Once the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rest in a warm place for about 4-6 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- After the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto a floured surface again.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball by tucking the edges under and rolling it gently between your hands.
- Place the shaped rolls onto a greased baking sheet or a parchment-lined baking tray, leaving some space between each roll to allow for rising.
- Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 1-2 hours, or until they have puffed up nicely.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the rolls are rising.
- Once the rolls have risen, place them in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Whole Wheat Maple Sourdough Rolls warm or at room temperature!
Tips
- • For the most successful sourdough rolls, ensure your starter is active and bubbly before beginning • Use warm (not hot) water when mixing to help activate the sourdough starter without killing the beneficial bacteria • Let the dough rise in a consistently warm area, ideally around 75-80°F, to promote optimal fermentation • Don't rush the rising process - slow fermentation develops deeper flavor and better texture • If your kitchen is cool, you can create a warm environment by placing the dough near (but not on) a warm appliance or using a proofing box • For a glossy finish, brush the rolls with an egg wash before baking • Allow rolls to cool slightly before serving to let the internal structure set properly
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 15mg
