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Soft, homemade sourdough cinnamon rolls topped with icing, with one roll pulled apart to show its fluffy interior.

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Tender, slow-risen sourdough cinnamon rolls with a velvety swirl and a creamy glaze that melts into every layer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Second Rise 1 minute
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 175 g milk whole milk for richness
  • 32 g unsalted butter melted (adds tenderness to the dough)
  • 1 large egg binds and enriches
  • 110 g active sourdough starter fed and bubbly for proper rise
  • 28 g granulated sugar sweetens the dough slightly
  • 330 g all-purpose flour provides structure
  • 6 g fine sea salt balances flavor
  • Cooking spray or oil prevents sticking during rise
  • 84 g unsalted butter softened helps spread the filling easily
  • 110 g granulated sugar sweetens the filling
  • 3½ teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warming spice
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour helps bind the filling
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter ,softened creates a smooth glaze base
  • ½ cup whipped cream cheese ,room temperature adds tang and creaminess
  • ½–¾ cup powdered sugar sifted adjusts glaze sweetness
  • 1–3 tablespoon milk thins glaze to desired consistency

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer Used with paddle and dough hook attachments for mixing and kneading
  • 1 Paddle attachment Used for combining wet ingredients at the start
  • 1 Dough hook attachment Used to knead the dough to proper elasticity
  • 1 Medium bowl Holds the dough during the overnight rise
  • 1 9-inch springform pan Bakes the shaped cinnamon rolls evenly
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking and helps lift rolls out after baking
  • 1 Rolling pin Rolls dough into a uniform rectangle
  • 1 Offset spatula Spreads the cinnamon filling smoothly
  • 1 Bench scraper or oiled knife Slices the rolled dough without squishing it
  • 1 Wire rack Allows the baked rolls to cool evenly
  • 1 Measuring tape Ensures the dough rectangle reaches accurate dimensions

Method
 

  1. Combine and cool the milk and melted butter in a small bowl until lukewarm.
  2. Add the egg, starter, and sugar to the stand mixer bowl and blend briefly.
  3. Slowly stream in the milk mixture with the mixer running, then add flour and salt to form a sticky dough.
  4. Let the dough rest for 30 minutes covered with a damp towel.
  5. Switch to the dough hook and knead on medium-low until smooth and stretchy, adjusting flour lightly if needed.
  6. Place dough in a buttered bowl, cover, and let it rise overnight until doubled.
  7. Optional: perform a single stretch-and-fold sequence within the first hour to improve texture.
  8. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and set aside.
  9. Lightly flour the counter, ease the dough out, and pat gently into a rectangle.
  10. Rest the dough 10 minutes to relax gluten.
  11. Roll the dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle, dusting lightly with flour if it resists.
  12. Mix softened butter, sugar, cinnamon, and flour, then spread over the dough leaving a small clean border.
  13. Starting from the long edge, roll into a tight log and place seam-side down.
  14. Slice the log into even sections about 1½–2 inches wide.
  15. Arrange pieces in the prepared pan and allow them to rise until puffy, about 1–2 hours.
  16. Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes until lightly golden on top.
  17. Let the rolls cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift them out onto a rack.
  18. Beat butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, adding milk until smooth and pourable.
  19. Spread glaze over warm rolls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 140gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 420IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Made for slow mornings and warm kitchens, these rolls capture the nostalgic comfort of homemade baking. The gentle overnight rise deepens the flavor, bringing a soft and gooey bite to every swirl.

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