Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Total Time Prep: 45 mins. + rising Cook: 35 mins.
Yield 8 cinnamon rolls
Sourdough cinnamon rolls offer a sweet way to use a sourdough starter. This from-scratch recipe also includes a cream cheese frosting that's oh-so-delicious, especially when the cinnamon rolls are still a little warm.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk, warm
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sourdough Starter, fed and allowed to rise
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • FILLING:
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • FROSTING:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together warm milk and melted butter. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add egg, sourdough starter and sugar; mix to combine. Beating on low speed, pour in milk/butter mixture. Add flour and salt; mix 1-2 minutes or until a sticky dough forms. Scrape down sides of bowl; mix until just combined. Cover with a damp towel; rest 30 minutes.
  2. Fit stand mixer with dough hook. Knead dough on medium-low speed 7-8 minutes or until dough pulls away from sides. Transfer to a greased bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled, at least 8 hours or overnight.
  3. Line a 9-in. round baking pan with parchment paper. Dust cutting board with flour. Transfer dough to cutting board; let rest 10 minutes. Dust dough with flour; use a rolling pin to roll dough into a 16x10x1/2-in rectangle.
  4. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon filling until smooth; spread mixture onto cinnamon roll dough, leaving 1/2-in. spacing on the edges. Starting on the long end, roll dough into a log shape, lightly pressing down as you roll. Cut into 2-in. sections. Place rolls into prepared pan. Cover; let rest until dough has risen slightly, 1-2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake 35-40 minutes or until tops are lightly browned. Let cool 15-20 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, place cream cheese in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Add butter; beat until combined, 2-3 minutes. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract and salt until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Spread frosting on cinnamon rolls. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 cinnamon roll: 474 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.