Description
These Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls are the softest, fluffiest treat you’ll bake this week! Filled with a cozy swirl of cinnamon-sugar and topped with dreamy cream cheese frosting, they’re the perfect way to use your sourdough starter beyond bread. A sweet and tangy indulgence that’s worth every minute of the wait!
Ingredients
Dough
100g (1/3 cup) active sourdough starter
175g (3/4 cup) warm milk
30g (2 tablespoons) dark brown sugar (light brown works too!)
57g (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
5g (3/4 teaspoon) salt
1 large egg, room temperature
370g (2 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons) bread flour
120g (1/2 cup) heavy cream, warm (for pouring before baking)
Filling
57g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
150g (2/3 cup) dark brown sugar
12g (5 teaspoons) ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Frosting
28g (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
55g (2 oz) cream cheese, room temperature
15g (1 tablespoon) heavy cream
90g (3/4 cup) powdered sugar
Instructions
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In a stand mixer, mix starter, brown sugar, and warm milk on low until combined. Add melted butter, salt, and egg. Mix again.
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Switch to a dough hook, slowly add bread flour, knead for 5 minutes until dough is tacky but not sticky.
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Cover and bulk ferment for 6–9 hours, until doubled.
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Roll dough on floured surface into a rectangle. Spread butter, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mix, roll up, and slice into 9 rolls.
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Arrange in a buttered baking dish, cover, and let rise for 1–2 hours.
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Drizzle warm heavy cream over rolls and bake for 23–25 minutes, until golden.
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While baking, prepare frosting. Let rolls cool 10 minutes, then frost and serve warm!
Notes
Warm milk and cream gently—hot liquids can damage your starter.
Rolls can be prepared the night before and baked the next morning.
Optional add-ins: raisins, pecans, or a hint of cardamom in the filling.
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based alternatives for butter, milk, and cream cheese
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg