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Overnight Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

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  • Author: lucia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 450 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These delightful overnight sourdough cinnamon rolls blend tangy sourdough with sweet cinnamon and brown sugar, perfect for breakfast or brunch.


Ingredients

  • ½ cup active sourdough starter
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened, for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the active sourdough starter and warm milk until blended.
  2. Add the granulated sugar, egg, and softened butter to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate the flour and salt, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise at room temperature for 2-3 hours until slightly puffy.
  6. Place the bowl in the refrigerator overnight.
  7. The next morning, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
  9. Spread the softened butter for the filling over the dough.
  10. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture generously over the butter.
  11. Roll the dough tightly into a log, then slice it into rolls.
  12. Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover lightly with a cloth, and let them rise for an hour.
  13. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

For optimal rise, let dough rise in a warm, draft-free area. Frost rolls while warm for best taste.