20 Soft Sourdough Thanksgiving Rolls for the Bread Basket & Dinner Table

If you love baking sourdough, you know how special it is making a fresh homemade roll on Thanksgiving. These 20 Sourdough Thanksgiving Rolls are homemade sourdough roll recipes that you can make with your active starter or discard.

These sourdough bread recipes include everything from buttery crescents to sweet cinnamon rolls, all easy enough to make at home. I hope you find a sourdough bread roll recipe to make for your Thanksgiving bread basket or dinner table.

Aside from sourdough rolls, I do also love to bake some pumpkin sourdough recipes this Thanksgiving, and if you're looking for other Thanksgiving bread ideas, pumpkin bread made with sourdough starter is worth trying!

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Whole Wheat Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

These Whole Grain Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls with Freshly Milled Flour are just as soft as classic sourdough cinnamon rolls, but with the deep flavor of freshly milled whole grain flour. Sourdough starter is essential here for helping them be soft and fluffy, so I truly recommend the sourdough version with fresh milled flour for these.

Whole Wheat Sourdough Rolls (with Fresh-Milled Flour)

Close-up of freshly baked sourdough rolls for Thanksgiving feast. — Delicious homemade sourdough rolls perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or any special occasion.

If you love fresh, wholesome bread, these Whole Grain Sourdough Rolls are about to become your new favorite. Soft, rich in flavor, and perfectly chewy, these fresh milled sourdough rolls are baked from scratch with freshly milled flour and still manage to be almost as soft as your ordinary (and much less flavorful) white rolls.

Soft Sourdough Dinner Rolls with Fresh-Milled Flour

Freshly baked sourdough rolls for Thanksgiving celebration.

These soft sourdough dinner rolls with fresh-milled flour are light, fluffy, and incredibly comforting. They have just enough richness to feel special, but they are still simple enough for Thanksgiving bread baking.

Same Day Sourdough Brioche Rolls

Freshly baked soft sourdough rolls for Thanksgiving feast.

If you've ever wanted soft, buttery brioche rolls, the kinds you can whip up all in the same day, these Same Day Sourdough Brioche Rolls are a total game-changer. You get that classic sourdough flavor, the rich softness of brioche, and the satisfaction of baking it all in one day.

Sourdough Poppy Seed Rolls

Freshly baked sourdough rolls with swirl pattern and poppy seeds on top.

These sourdough poppy seed rolls are soft, not overly sweet, and look so pretty on the table. They have a tender crumb, a swirled poppy seed filling, and just enough sweetness to make them perfect for Thanksgiving breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.

Dinkelbrötchen (Sourdough Spelt Rolls)

Freshly baked sourdough rolls on a cooling rack for Thanksgiving.

If you love European-style rolls with a crisp crust and soft crumb, these Dinkelbrötchen (sourdough spelt rolls) are such a treat to make at home. They have a lovely, a bit nutty spelt flavor, a beautiful shape, and are just a bit different from your regular bread roll to make them interesting.

Sourdough Pull-Apart Bread Rolls

Close-up of soft sourdough rolls topped with sesame seeds.

These sourdough rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect as a pull-apart bread for Thanksgiving. Made with a simple sourdough dough, they bake up golden and airy-an easy side that's great for sharing at the holiday table.

Soft Sourdough Sandwich Rolls

Golden baked sourdough rolls on a cooling rack for Thanksgiving.

Soft Sourdough Sandwich Rolls offer the best of both worlds: the familiar softness of a sandwich roll combined with the depth of sourdough flavor. Plus, they're yeast-free and easy to bake at home.

Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Freshly baked sourdough Thanksgiving rolls in a skillet.

Soft and flavorful, these cinnamon rolls bring the perfect blend of pumpkin and warm spices in every bite. Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Pumpkin Spice offer a cozy autumn treat, and the recipe includes measurements in both cups and grams for easy baking.

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls With Pecans and Maple Syrup

Freshly baked sourdough rolls with cinnamon filling for Thanksgiving.

Soft, flavorful cinnamon rolls filled with crunchy pecans and sweet maple syrup come together easily in Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls With Pecans and Maple Syrup, made with an overnight sourdough dough for rich taste and texture.

Sourdough Potato Rolls

Freshly baked sourdough rolls on a cooling rack for Thanksgiving feast.

Made using only sourdough starter, these Softest Sourdough Potato Rolls come together in just one day. They're soft and tender with a slight potato flavor, making them a great choice for hamburger buns, sandwich rolls, or a fresh twist on classic dinner rolls.

Sourdough Rolls in Dutch Oven

Made with just starter, water, flour, and salt, these Sourdough Rolls in Dutch Oven are easy and straightforward. No kneading or added yeast needed. They offer a wholesome, simple alternative to rich, buttery sourdough rolls with a rustic texture and flavor.

Soft Sourdough Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

Buttery-soft and made with whole wheat flour plus a bubbly sourdough starter, these Soft Sourdough Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls have a subtle nutty flavor and a gentle sourdough tang. Their soft texture and rich taste make them a great choice for sandwiches, hamburger buns, or as a side to any meal.

Fluffy Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls

Freshly baked sourdough cinnamon rolls in a baking dish.

Full of sweet cinnamon flavor and a light, fluffy texture, Fluffy Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls are a great way to use up sourdough discard. The dough bakes up soft and tender, and the rolls are so flavorful you won't even need frosting.

Mini Sourdough Walnut Rolls

Close-up of freshly baked sourdough Thanksgiving rolls with swirled filling.

Mini Sourdough Walnut Rolls are made with soft, rich sourdough brioche dough and filled with a spiced walnut mixture. The texture is tender and fluffy, while the filling adds a warm, nutty flavor in every bite. Their small size makes them easy to enjoy anytime.

Brioche Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Close-up of soft sourdough Thanksgiving rolls with creamy glaze.

Brioche Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls are made with a rich, buttery dough that bakes up soft and pillowy. Each roll is filled with a gooey cinnamon sugar swirl and finished with smooth cream cheese frosting. The sourdough adds a subtle tang, and the overnight rise makes prep simple and stress-free.

Austrian Sourdough Sweet Rolls

Close-up of soft sourdough Thanksgiving rolls dusted with powdered sugar.

With a pillowy-soft texture and golden, lightly crisped tops, Austrian Sourdough Sweet Rolls (Sourdough Buchteln) are made from a sourdough brioche dough that's both rich and fluffy. The gentle fermentation brings out a deep, balanced flavor in these soft, pull-apart rolls.