Sourdough Buttered Knot Rolls

Sourdough buttered knot rolls are soft, fluffy rolls twisted into charming knots and enriched with the tangy flavor of sourdough. Brushed with melted butter for a golden, tender finish, these rolls are perfect for any meal.

Course Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Sourdough Bread, Sourdough Rolls

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Fermentation Time 12

Total Time 13

Servings rolls

Calories 2613kcal

Ingredients

500 g Bread Flour
100 g Sourdough Starter
10 g Salt
50 g Butter (salted, softened at room temperature)
270 g Water
50 g Butter (salted, melted)

Instructions

I've used a stand mixer for this recipe, but you can easily knead by hand if you prefer. The dough is silky and elastic and not at all sticky. I'm using a KA Stand Mixer with a dough hook attachment.
To a stand mixer bowl (with dough hook attachment) add bread flour, sourdough starter, water, salt and butter. Knead at speed 2 for around 2 minutes or until a shaggy dough has formed. Turn the stand mixer off and allow the dough to stand for around 10 minutes.
Now, run the stand mixer at speed 1 for around 5 minutes (if you cannot run your mixer continuously, then do this in 1 or 2 minute increments).
Once the dough is kneaded sufficiently, turn the mixer off and cover the dough to rise (bulk fermentation). The dough will be elastic and soft, not at all sticky. It should easily come away from the sides of the bowl and the dough hook. You want the dough to rise around 30%.
Once the dough has risen at room temperature, tip it out onto a clean surface and divide the dough into equal portions. I've used 85g dough portions to make 11 rolls (you can make your bigger or smaller if you prefer).
Once you've divided the dough into portions, carefully roll each portion into a rope. Tie a knot in each one and arrange them on a large baking sheet with plenty of room around each one.
Cover sourdough butter knot rolls with a dish towel and allow to rise until soft and puffy (this will take a few hours at room temperature).
Once you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 180C (350F) and brush each knot roll with melted butter and sprinkle with salt (salt is optional).
Bake the rolls at 180C (350F) for around 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and brush again with melted butter. Serve warm.

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