Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Unfed and long-fermented sourdough starter and buttermilk are used for these cinnamon rolls.

Step: 1

Mix 3 cups all-purpose flour, buttermilk, sourdough starter, 2 tablespoons cubed butter, and white sugar in a glass bowl. Cover and set in a warm area until double in size, 8 to 12 hours.

Step: 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 3

Combine baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl. Add to flour mixture.

Step: 4

Knead dough until it is soft but no longer sticky, adding flour as needed. Roll dough with floured rolling pin until it is 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick.

Step: 5

Combine 6 tablespoons melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until it has the consistency of a paste. Spread sugar paste evenly on rolled dough.

Step: 6

Roll up dough into a cylinder shape. Cut dough into 1/2-inch pieces using dental floss or a serrated knife. Arrange rolls into a cast iron skillet.

Step: 7

Bake cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

Per Serving: 219 calories; protein 4.9g; carbohydrates 35g; fat 6.8g; cholesterol 17.7mg; sodium 275.1mg.

The best flavour of the flour can make a real difference to your bread. Different brands do vary. Great taste or Canadian flours, which are bet higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard bread flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal bread , which not always getting bigger as well as clear bread.

To make this in a breadmaker , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

A bread first rising can be done in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great timesaver , as you can start it yesterday , then finish it off the next day.