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Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls (no yeast)

Deliciously soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls made with sourdough starter instead of yeast, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup active sourdough starter fed and bubbly
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 1 4 all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 2 sugar granulated
  • 1 4 salt fine
  • 1 3 baking powder
  • 1 4 baking soda
  • 1 4 unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 1 2 brown sugar packed
  • 1 2 ground cinnamon
  • 1 4 unsalted butter softened
Icing
  • 1 1 powdered sugar
  • 1 2 milk adjust for consistency
  • 1 4 vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, warm milk, melted butter, and sugar. Mix well.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for a few minutes until smooth.
Make the Filling
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter until well combined.
Assemble the Rolls
  1. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
  2. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
  3. Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log.
  4. Cut the log into 8 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
Bake the Rolls
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before icing.
Make the Icing
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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