Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked sourdough dinner rolls wafting through your kitchen! Perfect for feeding a crowd, these rolls are soft, buttery, and just a little tangy thanks to your fed starter. Best part? They’re easy to make, and you can do most of the work in a stand mixer. I am in charge this year of rolls and have at least 30 people to provide bread for! This is my easy go-to recipe for massive baking!

Yield:
This recipe makes approximately 24–28 rolls (depending on size).

Ingredients (Massive Batch):

• 240 g fed sourdough starter (1 cup)
• 7 g active dry yeast (2 ½ tsp)
• 240 ml warm water (1 cup)
• 100 g sugar (½ cup)
• 9 g salt (1 ½ tsp)
• 115 g butter, melted + extra for brushing (½ cup)
• 720 g all-purpose flour (6 cups, approx.)

Directions:

1. Activate yeast: In your mixer bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Mix dough: Add fed starter, melted butter, salt, and 480 g (about 4 cups) of flour. Using the dough hook, mix on low until combined, then gradually add more flour until dough is soft but not sticky.
3. First rise: Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap. Let rise about 2 hours until doubled in size.
4. Shape rolls: Punch down the dough and divide into small balls (roughly 50–60 g each, golf-ball size). Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.
5. Second rise: Cover and let rolls rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
6. Bake: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Brush rolls with melted butter and bake 20–25 minutes, until golden brown. Optional: brush again with butter immediately after baking for extra softness.
7. Enjoy! Serve warm with butter, soups, or your favorite dinner dishes.

Tips for success:

• Make sure your starter is fed and active for the best rise.
• Don’t skip the second rise—it makes your rolls fluffy and soft.
• Feel free to add herbs or garlic butter for a fun twist!

These rolls disappear fast at any table. Big family dinner? Holiday feast? Or just a cozy weekend treat—they’re guaranteed to bring smiles.

Happy baking, and don’t forget to save one for yourself!