Description
Deliciously fluffy Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls with a sweet cinnamon and brown sugar filling, topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 100 grams (1/3 cup) active sourdough starter
- 175 grams (3/4 cup) warm milk
- 30 grams (2 tablespoons) dark brown sugar
- 57 grams (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 5 grams (3/4 teaspoon) salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 370 grams (2 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons) bread flour
- 120 grams (1/2 cup) heavy cream, warm
- 57 grams (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 150 grams (2/3 cup) dark brown sugar
- 12 grams (5 teaspoons) ground cinnamon
- 28 grams (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 55 grams (2 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
- 15 grams (1 tablespoon) heavy cream
- 90 grams (3/4 cup) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine sourdough starter, dark brown sugar, and warm milk in a stand mixer bowl.
- Mix on low speed until combined.
- Add melted unsalted butter, salt, and egg; mix until fully combined.
- Switch to a dough hook and add flour, mixing in 70 grams at a time until the dough pulls away from the bowl.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes on medium speed.
- Cover the bowl and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 6-7 hours.
- Roll the risen dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter over the surface of the dough.
- Mix dark brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle over the dough.
- Roll tightly from the long edge and cut into 9 pieces.
- Grease a baking dish and arrange the rolls, letting them rise for another 3-4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and pour heavy cream over the rolls just before baking.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature is 190°F (88°C).
- Cool on a wire rack and prepare frosting by mixing softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and heavy cream; blend until creamy.
- Spread frosting over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
Use a kitchen scale for accuracy and allow dough to rise in a warm spot for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American