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Sour Cream and Chive Dinner Rolls

Recipe by Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person

Buttery, pillowy, pull‑apart dinner rolls flavored with sour cream and fresh chives. Made with a Japanese milk‑bread tangzhong technique for extra softness, these rolls are perfect as a side for soups, stews, or any dinner table.

MediumAmericanServes 24

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Source Video
3h 55m
Prep
30m
Cook
32m
Cleanup
4h 57m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$5.10
Per serving:$0.21

Critical Success Points

  • Making and cooling the tangzhong correctly
  • Ensuring the dough is cool before adding yeast
  • Gentle incorporation of chives to keep their color and flavor
  • Second rise until rolls are nearly doubled and touching
  • Egg wash and final butter brush for a glossy crust

Safety Warnings

  • Hot tangzhong can cause burns – whisk away from the edge of the pan.
  • Handle the hot oven and baking pan with oven mitts.
  • Do not consume raw dough containing raw eggs.

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