Description
Wake up to the comforting aroma of freshly baked sourdough cinnamon rolls that blend warm spices, soft dough, and a subtle tang. These long fermented rolls are fluffy, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy Christmas breakfast tradition.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Feed starter 6–8 hours before mixing until bubbly and doubled
2. In a bowl combine starter, warm milk, melted butter, egg, and sugar
3. Add flour and salt and mix until a shaggy dough forms
4. Knead 5–8 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky
5. Cover and bulk ferment for 4–6 hours with hourly stretch and folds
6. Refrigerate dough overnight for 8–12 hours
7. Mix cinnamon filling by blending brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter
8. Roll chilled dough to a 12×16 inch rectangle
9. Spread filling evenly, leaving a 0.5 inch border
10. Roll dough into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces
11. Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch pan
12. Proof at room temperature for 2–3 hours until puffy
13. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
14. Bake rolls 25 minutes until golden
15. Mix glaze by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk
16. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
Keywords: christmas, sourdough, cinnamon rolls, holiday breakfast, sweet rolls, starter cinnamon rolls, sourdough for beginners
