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Chef Flourine
about 7 hours ago

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Recipe Details

Author Lisa Bass
Prep Time 8-12 hours (overnight) plus 30 minutes active
Cook Time 20-25 minutes

Summary

Soft, tender sourdough rolls spiraled with buttery cinnamon-brown sugar and baked until golden and gooey, then lavishly finished with a silky cream cheese glaze. Gentle overnight fermentation deepens the flavor, balancing sweet warmth with a delicate sourdough tang.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine active sourdough starter, flour, honey, water, eggs, and melted coconut oil. Mix, then knead on medium-low until smooth, glossy, and it passes the windowpane test.

  2. 2

    First rise (ferment): Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover tightly, and ferment in a warm place 8-12 hours overnight. (Alternatively, ferment about 4 hours at room temp, then refrigerate overnight.)

  3. 3

    Add leaveners: The next day, add baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the dough. Knead about 5 minutes until fully incorporated.

  4. 4

    Make the filling: In a bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until evenly combined.

  5. 5

    Roll out: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

  6. 6

    Fill and roll: Spread the cinnamon-sugar butter evenly over the dough. Roll up tightly and pinch the seam to seal.

  7. 7

    Slice: Use thread or unflavored dental floss to cut into 12 rolls (halve the log, then cut each half into 6).

  8. 8

    Pan: Arrange rolls in a well-seasoned 14-inch cast-iron skillet or a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

  9. 9

    Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned and cooked through. Cool slightly.

  10. 10

    Cream cheese icing: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cream cheese, heavy cream, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla; stir until smooth (immersion blender optional).

  11. 11

    Finish: Pour warm icing over the rolls and serve.

Ingredients

  • Active sourdough starter
  • Water
  • Flour (freshly milled hard wheat or unbleached all-purpose)
  • Coconut oil (melted)
  • Honey
  • Eggs
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Butter (very soft (for filling))
  • Brown sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • 6 oz Cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
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