Description
Deliciously tangy and sweet sourdough cinnamon rolls that bring comfort and warmth to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g active sourdough starter
- 200 g warm milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 150 g bread flour (or all-purpose for a softer texture)
- 50 g sugar
- 1 large egg
- 8 g salt
- 40 g melted unsalted butter
- 100 g softened butter (for filling)
- 150 g brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
- Pinch of cardamom (optional)
- Turbinado sugar (optional, for extra caramelization)
Instructions
- Prepare the sponge: In a large bowl, combine sourdough starter, warm milk, and bread flour. Mix until sticky, cover, and let sit for 2–4 hours until bubbly.
- Make the dough: Add sugar, egg, salt, and melted butter to the sponge. Gradually incorporate more flour until a smooth dough forms. Knead for 6–8 minutes by hand or 4–5 minutes with a mixer.
- Bulk fermentation: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for 3–5 hours, performing stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes. Optionally, refrigerate overnight.
- Prepare the filling: Soften butter and mix with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add vanilla or cardamom if desired.
- Roll and fill: Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling, and roll tightly from the long edge. Cut into 12 rolls and place in greased pan.
- Proof: Let rolls proof at room temperature until puffy (1.5–3 hours); refrigerate overnight if desired.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), brush rolls, and bake for 22–28 minutes until golden. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla, then drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
Use a bench scraper for cleaner cuts. Refrigerate leftovers for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: sourdough, cinnamon rolls, breakfast, baking, comfort food
