Cinnamon rolls. Gooey, irresistible goodness. If you know me, you know I have a serious weakness—okay, maybe a full-blown obsession—with these sweet, melt-in-your-mouth spirals. Especially when they’re so soft they dissolve like cotton candy. This is my go-to recipe: simple, reliable, and endlessly customizable depending on your filling mood. I hope you love it as much as I love quiet early mornings, a fresh batch of rolls, and a hot cup of coffee in hand
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 160g warm milk
- 28g unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 100g active sourdough starter
- 24g granulated sugar
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 5g fine sea salt
Filling
- 28g melted butter
- 100g brown sugar
- 3 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp flour (optional, helps bind filling)
Cream Cheese Glaze
- ⅓ cup whipped cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Schedule Overview
- Evening: Make dough, let rise overnight
- Morning: Roll, fill, shape, proof, bake
Instructions
- Make the Dough (Evening)
- Mix warm milk and melted butter, let cool slightly.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine egg, sourdough starter, and sugar.
- Add milk mixture, then flour and salt. Mix until sticky dough forms.
- Switch to dough hook, knead 6–8 minutes until soft and elastic.
- Transfer to a buttered bowl, cover, and let rise overnight (8–12 hrs at room temp).
2. Shape the Rolls (Morning)
- Lightly flour your surface. Roll dough into a 16×12″ rectangle.
- Brush with melted butter. Mix sugar, cinnamon, and flour; sprinkle evenly.
- Roll tightly from the long side into a log. Slice into 8–10 rolls.
- Place in parchment-lined 9″ pan. Let rise 1–2 hours until puffy.
3. Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in pan 15 minutes before glazing.
4. Make the Glaze
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm rolls or serve on the side.
Shop My Kitchen
KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
This mixer is a powerhouse. Whether I’m whipping up sourdough cinnamon roll dough or creaming butter for frosting, it handles everything with ease. The motor is strong, the bowl locks in securely, and the attachments are versatile enough for bread, cookies, and even pasta. It’s built to last, looks gorgeous on the counter, and saves me serious time in the kitchen. Total game-changer for any home baker.
Parchment paper is one of those kitchen essentials you don’t realize you need until you use it. It keeps baked goods from sticking, makes cleanup effortless, and helps rolls, cookies, and breads bake evenly without burning on the bottom. Pre-cut sheets are especially handy—no more fighting with curled edges. It’s simple, reliable, and a total time-saver for any home baker.
From yours truly! Creating a sourdough starter takes time, but don’t worry—mine has been carefully nurtured and measured for years. It ships quickly to your door and is ready to use after just a few days of feeding. Best of all, it’s the gift that keeps on giving, bringing endless loaves of homemade goodness to your kitchen.
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