Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup sourdough discard or active starter (200 grams)

• 3/4 cup water

• 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

• 6 tablespoons butter melted

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Filling

• 3 tablespoons butter melted

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 4 oz cream cheese preferably full fat

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons half and half

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add honey, melted butter, water, and sourdough starter to the flour mixture. Using a dough hook on a stand mixer, stir until the dough comes together, until the dough is soft. Flour a clean work surface and roll out the dough into an even rectangle that is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. The thinner it is, the more layers of cinnamon sugar you will have. Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture over the entire surface of the dough. Starting on the long side, roll up the dough tightly. Pinch the ends together making sure they will stick. Slice into 12 equal rolls. Place into a prepared baking dish lined with parchment paper or cast iron skillet. Bake for 30 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown. Allow to cool slightly while making the frosting.

Make the cream cheese frosting:

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt cream cheese, cream, and butter. Whisk them together until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and whisk thoroughly until no lumps are present. Drizzle over the cinnamon buns, then enjoy.