Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Pretty much all our baking is done with sourdough these days. We love the taste and texture of these chewy sourdough cinnamon rolls!

Sourdough

We like to use sourdough for EVERYTHING! Honestly, I put off learning how to make it for so long, though. I was worried it would be too time consuming because I had four little children to care for.

My mom made sourdough growing up. But it required feeding with this weird dried potato flake. The whole process seamed complicated as a kid. So I did not really want to learn it.

Finally I set out to learn all I could about the process. I discovered there is a much easier way to do it than what I thought.

There are lots of different preferences, though. Everyone tells you their way is the best and only way to do it. I waded through a lot of it and compiled the basics that are a must for it to be actually sourdough.

If you are looking for a simple way to start I suggest you check out my blog post here. Then you can take it and make it how ever you want to. 🙂

We have loved enjoying all things sourdough for several years now. I am so glad I finally learned how to do it. When it comes to combining the wonderful tartness of a good sourdough and the sweet deliciousness of sugar, what better treat could you ask for?

Cinnamon Rolls

My mom would make us these cinnamon rolls quite regularly growing up. I am so excited that I get to pass the tradition down to my kids. Loving and taking care of my family with food is one of the ideals that I looked forward to the most when I thought about being a mother.

Enjoying our food and finding pleasure in our work is a gift that God has given us. (Ecc 3:12-13) I think it’s ok and good to enjoy a sweet treat every now and then. As long as we partake in moderation and are living an active life style. Eating a cinnamon roll every now and then is not going to kill us. 🙂

This recipe uses the same amounts as all my other sourdough. I find it easier to remember the amounts if I don’t always change it.

Don’t let the 2 day prep time scare you away from this recipe. It’s really not that bad. You just have to have time for the sourdough to ferment.

If you want your cinnamon rolls on Saturday all you have to do is pull out your starter and feed it Friday morning. Mix up your dough when the starter is ready and let it sit overnight. Super simple.

Then the next morning divide and prepare the dough for rolling. I like to stretch my dough out with my hands rather than use a rolling pin just because my dough can be on the sticky side and it’s just easier. Stretching by hand may sound hard to do but if you watch the video you’ll see it’s really not.

Also, in the video I linked above I tried to spread the butter with a knife like I would on a piece of toast. But it does not work as well, in my opinion.

I really prefer to melt the butter and spread it around like my mom always did. But you never know if you like something better or not unless you try it. I gave a new way a try and found I like the way I’ve always done it.

But that’s what is great about cooking. You can try all kinds of different ways to find the way you like best. And it okay if we don’t all do it exactly the same way.

Theres really not much else to add. Everyone loves a good cinnamon roll and most people have a go to recipe already. But if you are looking for a new one, I high recommend this recipe!