Here’s a soft, gooey, bakery-style sourdough cinnamon roll recipe that uses natural fermentation for flavor. You can choose overnight or same-day timing.

⭐ Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

Dough

150 g active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
240 g warm milk
100 g sugar
100 g unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
500–520 g all-purpose flour
8 g salt (1 ½ tsp)

Filling

100 g unsalted butter, softened
150 g brown sugar
1 ½ tbsp cinnamon
(Optional) pinch of salt
(Optional) 1–2 tbsp flour to make a spreadable paste

Cream Cheese Frosting

100 g cream cheese, softened
50 g unsalted butter, softened
120 g powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt

⏱️ Method

1. Make the Dough

In a bowl, mix starter, milk, egg, sugar, and butter until mostly smooth.
Add flour and salt.
Mix/knead until dough is soft and slightly tacky (5–8 minutes).
Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and rest for 30 minutes.

2. Bulk Ferment

Let rise until puffy, about 4–6 hours at warm room temp, or
Overnight in the fridge for best flavor (recommended).
The dough won’t necessarily double—just become airy.

3. Make the Filling

Mix softened butter, sugar, and cinnamon into a smooth paste.

4. Shape the Rolls

Roll dough into a large rectangle (about 14×20 in / 35×50 cm).
Spread on the cinnamon filling.
Roll up tightly from the long side.
Slice into 12 rolls (floss or a sharp knife works best).
Place in a greased 9×13 pan.

5. Final Proof

Let rolls get puffy and soft when poked:

2–4 hours at room temp, or
Overnight in the fridge then bake in the morning.

6. Bake

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 22–25 minutes, until lightly golden.

7. Frost

Whip frosting ingredients until smooth.
Spread over warm rolls.

🍥 Serving Tips

For ultra-gooey rolls: pour ½ cup heavy cream over the rolls right before baking.
For stronger sourdough flavor: increase fermentation time or chill longer.
Additions: raisins, chopped pecans, orange zest, or cardamom.

If you want, I can provide:
✅ A same-day, no-overnight schedule
✅ A detailed hour-by-hour timeline
✅ A vegan or gluten-free version
Just tell me!

Sourdough cinnamon rolls