Description
Soft, gooey sourdough cinnamon rolls with a perfect balance of tang and sweetness, ideal for Christmas morning or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup sourdough starter (60g)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
- 3/4 cup milk (180ml)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (60g), softened for dough and melted for filling
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar (50g) for dough
- 1/2 cup sugar (100g) for filling
- 2 tbsp cinnamon (15g)
- 1 tsp salt (6g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g) for glaze
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
- Splash of milk for glaze
Instructions
- Feed your sourdough starter about 4-6 hours before starting the dough. Ensure it is bubbly and active.
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sourdough starter, eggs, sugar, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth. Add flour and salt, then mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a stand mixer until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let the dough rise overnight at room temperature until it doubles in size.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle (about 12×18 inches). Spread melted butter evenly over the surface, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously.
- Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut 12 even rolls.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each one. Cover and let rise for 1-2 hours until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and a splash of milk until smooth to make the glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
[‘Allow the dough to rise overnight for the best texture.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients to ensure proper fermentation.’, ‘For clean cuts, use unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls.’, ‘Cool rolls slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.’]
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Protein: 6
Keywords: sourdough cinnamon rolls, Christmas breakfast, holiday baking, cinnamon rolls recipe