Ready in

185 mins

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

35 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

20 Rolls

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~350 kcal
Recipe by FOOD N BAKE BY ANTON PRAT on YouTube
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Dough Recipe

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Cinnamon Filling

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the initial liquid mixture

    In a large metal bowl, pour the scaled whole milk and water, then mix them together.

  2. Dissolve sourdough starter

    Add the stiff sourdough starter to the milk and water mixture and until it is fully dissolved.

  3. Add initial flour and mix

    Add a bit of flour to the bowl and mix well with the until partially combined.

  4. First rest

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and for .

  5. Prepare the enriched mixture

    In a separate clean glass bowl, add the sugar, salt, whole eggs, and avocado oil. Mix these ingredients thoroughly with a spatula until well combined.

  6. Combine mixtures and add flour

    Pour the enriched mixture from the glass bowl into the dough mixture in the metal bowl. Gradually add flour and continue to mix, then by hand until the dough becomes strong and elastic.

  7. Oil the dough for bulk fermentation

    In a clean glass bowl, pour a bit of oil. Place the dough into the oiled bowl and turn it upside down to coat it evenly with oil.

  8. First stretch and fold

    Cover the bowl with a lid and let the dough rest for . After , perform 2 sets of stretch and fold, repeating this process every .

  9. Bulk fermentation

    After the stretch and fold cycles, place the covered dough in the fridge overnight for bulk fermentation. The next day, the dough should be double in size.

  10. Prepare the counter and divide dough

    Dust a bit of flour on a clean counter to prevent the dough from sticking. Take the dough out of the bowl and divide it into 2 equal pieces. Dust a bit of flour on one piece.

  11. Roll out the dough

    Roll out one piece of dough into a large, thin rectangular shape using a rolling pin.

  12. Apply butter and sugar

    Spread a thick layer of melted butter evenly over the rolled dough using a brush. Then, sprinkle a generous amount of sugar over the butter.

  13. Apply cinnamon

    Spread a thick layer of cinnamon powder over the sugar-coated dough.

  14. Roll the dough

    Carefully roll the dough tightly from one end to the other, forming a long log.

  15. Cut the cinnamon rolls

    Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough into individual pieces, approximately 2 inches thick each.

  16. Arrange in baking tray

    Place the cut cinnamon rolls into a baking tray that has been greased with butter, ensuring they are spaced slightly apart.

  17. Final proof

    Cover the baking tray with a kitchen towel and let the cinnamon rolls proof for about , or until visibly risen.

  18. Bake the cinnamon rolls

    Preheat your oven to 190°C (approximately 375°F) (375°F (approximately 190°C)). Bake the cinnamon rolls for , or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

  19. Serve

    Once baked, remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven. They are now ready to eat. Enjoy!

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and dairy and eggs.
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Plan Ahead

Complete this step earlier to save time later.

  • First rest30 minutes

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

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  • Oil the dough for bulk fermentation

    In a clean glass bowl, pour a bit of oil. Place the kneaded dough into the oiled bowl and turn it upside down to coat it evenly with oil.

    View Step 7
  • Bulk fermentationOvernight

    After the stretch and fold cycles, place the covered dough in the fridge overnight for bulk fermentation. The next day, the dough should be double in size.

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  • Final proof2 hours

    Cover the baking tray with a kitchen towel and let the cinnamon rolls proof for about 2 hours, or until visibly risen.

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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Add chopped nuts (pecans orCustomise

    Add chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) to the cinnamon filling for crunch.

  • Drizzle with cream cheese frosting

    Drizzle with cream cheese frosting or a simple glaze after baking.

  • Experiment with different spices like

    Experiment with different spices like cardamom or nutmeg in the filling.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipEnsure Your Sourdough Starter Is

    Ensure your sourdough starter is active and stiff for best results.

  • Cooking tipAdjust the Amount of Flour

    Adjust the amount of flour during kneading until the dough is strong and elastic.

  • Ingredient noteFor Extra Flavor

    Use high-quality cinnamon and butter for the filling.

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