Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Makes: 12 Rolls
Ingredients:
Buns:
2/3 cup milk
2/3 cup sourdough starter
1 large egg
1/4 cup softened butter
¼ cup sugar
3 cups flour (I recommend bread flour, but all purpose will work)
1 1/2 tsp salt
Filling:
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tsp cinnamon (to taste)
1 tbsp flour
1/4 cup softened butter
Icing:
3 tbsp melted butter
4 tbsp heavy whipping cream (or milk)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1-2 tsp vanilla (to taste)
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Dough:
In a large bowl, combine milk and sourdough starter. Mix until starter is dissolved in the milk.
Add egg, butter, and sugar. Mix until combined.
Add the flour and salt. Once combined, knead for 6-8 minutes until the dough is soft. If using a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment and use the #2 or #3 speed setting. If the dough is too sticky, you can add a little flour. Dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl when it's ready.
Allow dough to rest for 1 hour and stretch and fold the dough 8 times. To stretch and fold, grab a handful of dough around the edge of the bowl and fold it over into the center. Rotate the bowl a quarter turn and repeat.
Cover and allow to rest for 8 hours (or overnight). The dough should at least double in size.
Assembly:
To prepare the filling, combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a separate bowl.
Turn the dough out onto a well floured surface, preserving as much air as possible. Dust with flour and roll into a rectangle to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. The thinner it is rolled the more swirls the rolls will have, but the less fluffy they will be.
Spread filling mixture over the sheet of dough, making sure it is evenly distributed. Don't use too much force to spread the mixture! If you need to loosen it up, you can microwave for 5 seconds.
Roll the dough on the long side of the rectangle. Cut into 12 equal sections and place in a lightly greased cake pan.
Allow to rise for 90 minutes until doubled in size. There should be very little to no space between the rolls.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
While rolls are baking make the icing by combining all ingredients and mix well.
Allow to rest for 5 minutes generously ice before serving.
Serve and enjoy!
