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Cinnamon Rolls

Honey + Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Topped with a super delicious cream cheese icing, these Honey Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls are a perfect breakfast bite, afternoon snack, or post-dinner dessert. They offer a unique mix of spice, sweetness, and crispy texture and you’ll find it hard to eat just one.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Proofing 9 hours
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Decadent Desserts
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 354
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 200 ml whole milk (3.25%)
  • 3/4 cup honey divided
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp nutmeg
  • 2 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream

Equipment

  • stand mixer (or hand mixer)
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • frosting knife
  • tea towel
  • small mixing bowl
  • large glass baking dish
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Mise en Place
  1. Assemble equipment. Prepare sourdough starter, melt butter, soften cream cheese, measure and separate all ingredients.
Bring it Together
  1. Add flour, salt, milk, sourdough starter, and 1/4 cup of honey to the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the dough hook attachment, mix the ingredients on medium-low speed until well combined a smooth dough has formed. Cover the bowl and let rise at room temperature for at least 8 hour (or overnight).
  2. Add softened butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining honey to a small mixing bowl. Whisk together until fully combined, forming a smooth paste.
  3. Place dough on a well-floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll out into a rectangle of approximately 12 x 24 inches. If needed, add additional flour to keep the dough from sticking. The rolled dough should be approximately 10 mm thick.
  4. Use a frosting knife to spread the cinnamon paste across the entire surface of the dough. Carefully roll the dough into a tightly formed cylinder and use a sharp knife to slice it into equally-sized sections of approximately 2 inches in width.
  5. Grease a large glass baking dish with butter and place the buns next to each other into the pan, leaving a small amount of space between them. Cover and let the buns rise in a warm spot for approximately 60 minutes (or until they have doubled in size).
  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  7. Place the buns in the oven and cook for approximately 30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. While the buns are baking, prepare the cream cheese icing by placing cream cheese, icing sugar, and heavy cream in a stand mixer. Use the whisk attachment to blend the ingredients together until smooth.
  9. Remove buns from the oven and let cool. Use a frosting knife to top with icing and serve.

Notes

  • This recipe will make between 12 and 16 buns depending on the size and thickness of the dough.