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Sourdough Starter Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls are a sweet, fluffy pastry made from soft dough, generously coated with a cinnamon-sugar filling, and rolled into a spiral shape. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy treat, cinnamon rolls are beloved for their warm, comforting flavors and irresistible aroma.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 316kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp Knife
  • 11x16 baking dish
  • spatula
  • Kitchen scale (optional, but helpful for measuring ingredients accurately)

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ sticks butter divided
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • cup active sourdough starter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon table salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Frosting

  • 2 cup 120 g powdered sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon 5 g vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preparation steps for the evening prior:
  • In a mixing bowl, combine 1 stick cold butter (grated using a cheese grater), sourdough starter discard, buttermilk, sugar, and salt. Blend the ingredients using a spatula until they are well incorporated.
  • Add the flour and using your hands or a dough hook with a stand mixer, kneed the mixture into a stick but smooth dough ball.
  • Add the dough to a greased bowl and let it rest on the counter overnight (10-12 hours).
  • Morning preparation steps:
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a deep 11x16 baking dish.
  • Create the leavening agent mixture by combining the baking powder and baking soda in a small bowl using a fork until the mixture is free of lumps. Spring the dough with the mixture and kneed it in before rolling out the dough.
  • Roll the dough out on a floured workspace and rolling pin, creating a 12" x 24" rectangle.
  • Mix the remaining softened butter with the brown sugar and cinnamon, then spread it across the dough.
  • Roll the dough into a log and slice it into 12 pieces, placing each piece in the baking dish with some space for expansion. Let it rest for 1 hour.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown.
  • As the cinnamon rolls bake, mix the ingredients for the frosting. Apply the glaze to the hot rolls once baked.
  • Let cool and then enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 288IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg