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Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Deliciously soft and fluffy sourdough cinnamon rolls featuring a tangy sourdough-infused dough, rich cinnamon-sugar filling, and a creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or indulgent snack, these rolls boast an overnight fermentation for enhanced flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk, warm
  • ½ cup active sourdough starter
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, very soft
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Frosting

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, warm whole milk, active sourdough starter, granulated sugar, egg, melted butter, and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
  2. Knead the Dough: Knead the dough either by hand or with a mixer fitted with a dough hook until smooth and elastic, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. First Rise: Place the dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rest at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours until it becomes puffy and nearly doubles in size, allowing the sourdough to ferment and develop flavor.
  4. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, turn out the risen dough and roll it into a large rectangle about ¼-inch thick, preparing it for the filling.
  5. Add Filling: Spread the very soft unsalted butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon uniformly across the buttered surface to create the sweet cinnamon layer.
  6. Form Rolls: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log shape, then slice the log into 12 equal-sized rolls.
  7. Second Rise: Place the sliced rolls into a greased baking dish, cover them, and allow to rise for 1 to 2 hours until the rolls appear soft and slightly expanded.
  8. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the rolls.
  9. Bake: Bake the rolls for 22 to 25 minutes until they are lightly golden and set in the center, ensuring they are cooked through but still tender.
  10. Make the Frosting: Beat together the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  11. Frost and Serve: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls just before serving to maximize gooeyness and flavor.

Notes

  • Overbaking or using too much flour can cause the sourdough cinnamon rolls to become dry.
  • You can freeze the baked cinnamon rolls without frosting and thaw them before reheating and frosting.
  • To keep the rolls gooey after baking, avoid overbaking, apply icing while warm, and reheat gently with moisture, avoiding high heat which dries out centers.
  • The dough benefits from an overnight fermentation to enhance flavor and texture.

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