The Best Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
480 kcal
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Course
Breakfast, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
The Best Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Description
This recipe starts by combining sourdough starter with warm milk and eggs to form the dough base, which is enriched with butter, sugar, and salt. After initial mixing and resting, the dough is kneaded and allowed to rise slowly for several hours to develop flavor and texture. The filling blends butter, sugar, and cinnamon, spread evenly over the rolled-out dough before tightly rolling and slicing into individual rolls.
The rolls are baked until golden brown with a tender crumb and a slight chew from the sourdough fermentation. After baking, a cream cheese-based icing flavored with vanilla and powdered sugar is generously spread over the warm rolls, adding a smooth, sweet, and tangy finish that complements the cinnamon filling.
These cinnamon rolls are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat. The sourdough starter adds depth of flavor and a subtle tang that sets them apart from standard cinnamon rolls. Serve warm to enjoy the full contrast of warm dough and creamy icing.
Ingredients
Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls Dough
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 3/4 cup whole milk lukewarm
- 1 egg large
- 4 tbsp butter softened, unsalted
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Filling
- 4 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Icing
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls Dough
- In a mixing bowl. whisk the sourdough starter, milk, and eggs together.
- Add in the all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, and salt. Knead for about 3 minutes to combine everything together. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- After resting the dough, knead it on medium-low speed for about 10 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for about 4 hours.
Filling
- For the filling, combine the sugar and cinnamon together. Melt the butter in a separate jar.
- Generously dust a working surface with flour and roll out the dough into a rectangular shape.
- Spread the melted butter on the dough and sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly all over the top.
- Roll up the dough into a tight roll. Using a sharp knife, cut the cinnamon rolls into 12 equal parts. Place them on a baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let them rest for about an hour.
- Bake at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown. Let them rest for about 10 minutes before spreading on the icing.
Icing
- In a large bowl, stir the cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Whisk until perfectly smooth.
- Apply the icing to each cinnamon roll. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 763IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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