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 mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 316kcal
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ sticks butter divided
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ 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
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!
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