Description
Indulge in the decadent comfort of homemade Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls. These fluffy, aromatic rolls are made with a luscious sourdough dough, filled with a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture, and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 150 grams active sourdough starter
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 100-110 degrees F
- 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 450 grams flour
- 4 tablespoons butter, soft room temperature
Filling:
- 4 tablespoons butter, soft room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Frosting:
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 ounces butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 4 tablespoons cream or milk (optional)
Instructions
- Making the Dough: Combine milk, sourdough starter, eggs, vanilla, and sugar. Add flour, salt, and butter. Mix until a dough forms. Let rise until doubled.
- Shaping the Rolls: Roll out the dough, spread filling, roll into a log, and slice into rolls. Place in a baking dish to rise.
- Baking and Frosting: Bake the rolls, then prepare and spread the frosting while warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
