Description
Soft, fluffy, and flavorful sourdough cinnamon rolls made with a naturally leavened dough, filled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240g) active sourdough starter
- 3/4 cup (180ml) warm milk
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1–2 tbsp milk (to thin frosting, as needed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, warm milk, sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Add the flour and salt, and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate overnight (8–12 hours).
- The next morning, roll the dough into a rectangle about 12×18 inches on a floured surface.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon evenly.
- Roll the dough up tightly from the long side into a log and slice into 12 even pieces.
- Place rolls into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, or until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the rolls bake, prepare the frosting by mixing cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a little milk until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Use a bubbly, active sourdough starter for best results.
- You can adjust the amount of cinnamon based on preference.
- Overnight proofing enhances flavor and texture.
- Rolls can be frozen before or after baking.
- Prep Time: 12 hours (including overnight rise)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
