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Soft Sourdough Strawberry Rolls (with Tangzhong)

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Proofing Time 1 day
Servings 8 rolls

Ingredients

Tangzhong

  • 36 g all purpose flour
  • 145 g milk

Dough

  • 450 g all purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 60 g sugar
  • 120 g sourdough starter
  • 40 g milk
  • 12 g salt
  • 175 g butter , softened
  • Tangzhong from above

Strawberry Filling

  • 400 g strawberries , chopped
  • 100 g sugar
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tbsp psyllium husk or chia seeds / cornstarch

Frosting

  • 115 g cream cheese
  • 60 g powdered sugar
  • 30 g butter , softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp strawberry filling

Instructions

  1. Make tangzhong by cooking 36 g flour and 145 g milk over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Let cool completely.

  2. In a stand mixer, combine flour, eggs, sugar, sourdough starter, 40 g milk, salt, and cooled tangzhong. Mix briefly, then rest 30 minutes.

  3. Knead the dough for 5–8 minutes, then gradually add 175g softened butter. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic.

  4. Place the dough in a greased or glass bowl. Cover and let it rise for 2–3 hours at room temp, then refrigerate overnight.

  5. For the filling, cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until juicy. Thicken with psyllium husk and cool.

  6. Roll chilled dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, then roll into a log. Slice into 8 rolls using unscented dental floss.

  7. Place rolls in a buttered baking dish. Cover and proof for 3–4 hours, or until doubled in size.

  8. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake rolls 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through. Cool slightly.
  9. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla, and strawberry filling to make frosting. Spread over warm rolls and garnish with fresh strawberries.

Recipe Notes

  • Adjust proofing times to your kitchen temperature.

  • Psyllium husk adds great texture and thickness but chia seeds or cornstarch work fine as substitutes.

Nutrition:
Approximate per roll: Calories 350, Fat 18g, Carbs 40g, Protein 6g