Ingredients
1 cup active sourdough starter
1 cup warm milk
½ cup sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 tsp salt
4–5 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk (or cream)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk sourdough starter, warm milk, sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt until smooth.
Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 3–4 hours (or overnight in the fridge) until doubled.
Roll dough into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick. Spread softened butter evenly, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12–14 rolls. Place in a greased baking dish.
Cover and let rise 1–2 hours until puffy.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth, then drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
Use an active sourdough starter for best results. Slice rolls with dental floss for clean edges. Chill dough overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus rising)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg