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Sourdough Cheddar Rolls

3/21/2012

 
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These rolls are amazing. They will turn those crazy people who don't like bread into bread lovers. They're easy to make, too. Just make sure your sourdough starter is fed and ready to use.

I never really liked sourdough that much. It was too sour for me. Since I've started making my own, I like it a lot more. It has better flavor, and you can control the level of "sourness" with how long you let the dough rest. If you make the dough and bake it right away, it will barely taste sour. If you let the dough sit in the refrigerator over night, it will be more sour. If you let it sit for a couple of nights in the fridge, which is best for a regular loaf of sourdough bread, it will be really sour. All these rolls need is one night in the fridge to have perfect flavor. 

True sourdough doesn't have additional yeast in it. However, to make it that way, you have to let it rise all day...like 8 hours. Who has that kind of time?? So, we're adding yeast. It's also best to weigh your ingredients when you make bread, so please go get/use a kitchen scale. The measurements are more accurate when you use a scale, and it's easier to weigh things.  

Sourdough Cheddar Rolls
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Makes 10-12 rolls

6 oz (3/4 cup) sourdough starter
1 cup + 2 tablespoons warm water
1/2 tablespoon yeast
1 lb, 2 oz (3 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons) bread flour
1/2 tablespoon + 3/4 teaspoon salt   
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

In your mixing bowl, combine starter, water, and yeast. Mix with the paddle until combined. Add in the bread flour and mix on low until flour is hydrated. Turn off the mixer and let it sit for about 10 minutes. This gives the yeast a chance to work before the salt inhibits it. After ten minutes, add the salt, mix on low for about 30 seconds, and switch to the dough hook. Knead on low speed for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and satiny. Place into a greased bowl and let rise for an hour or two until doubled in size.

Once doubled, roll or stretch the dough into a 22x12 rectangle (or somewhere in there--it doesn't have to be precise). Spread cheese evenly over dough and roll up, starting at the long end (like a cinnamon roll or jelly roll). Cut about 1/2 inch off of both ends, and cut the dough into 1 1/2-2 inch pieces. Place cut side down in a greased 9 or 10 inch pan, leaving room between the rolls so they can rise. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about 30 minutes. 

Then you'll stick the covered pan in the fridge and let it rise overnight. This will develop the sour flavor. The next day, take the rolls out of the fridge at least one hour before you want to bake them. Remove the plastic wrap when you're ready to bake, and bake at 450 degrees for about 20-25 minutes until browned. Let cool for 15 minutes before you remove from pan.
 
Sourdough recipe from Cook Street School of Culinary Arts 
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Donna link
3/22/2012 12:15:26 am

Love your site! I am excited to see your Irish recipes, and I'll be making your Irish bread pudding next March 17th ~ Cheers!

Fruitloopgirl link
3/22/2012 03:17:28 am

I am going to start some sourdough starter right away so I can make these! Oh my, they look good.

Eric @ Happy Valley Chow link
3/23/2012 05:25:30 am

That looks absolutely delicious, can't wait to try them! If you get a chance, check out my Dutch Oven Rosemary Bread!

http://happyvalleychow.blogspot.com/2012/03/dutch-oven-rosemary-bread.html

Jackie | Sweet and Salty SF link
3/27/2012 05:35:48 am

These look unbelievable! I'm a little scared of making bread, but the combination of cheese and bread is irresistible!

Starr link
3/27/2012 10:23:25 am

You had me at sourdough!

Pam link
3/29/2012 06:26:08 am

Hello! Just checking in from FoodBuzz. Thanks for the friend request. These look great! Do I have to do anything different for cooking closer to sea level? Feel free to stop by our site and say hello!

She Makes and Bakes
3/29/2012 10:53:11 am

Thanks for checking out the site! Nope...you can make these just as posted at sea level. I'll let you know when any recipes are adjusted for high altitude. Thanks! I'll head over to your site.


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