These pillowy, tangy-sweet cinnamon rolls take a little extra time, but the flavor and texture are so worth it. With a soft sourdough dough and gooey cinnamon-sugar swirl, they’re a dreamy upgrade to the classic.

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Prep time: 20 min

Cook time: 30 min

Rising time: 30 min

Serving: 12 rolls

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

1 cup active sourdough starter
1 cup warm milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt

Filling:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting:

½ cup cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions:

Add sourdough starter, warm milk, melted butter, sugar, and eggs into the bowl. Mix well.

Add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, and knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
Spread the softened butter over the dough, and then sprinkle with brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
Roll the dough tightly from the long side, then cut into 12 equal slices.
Place the rolls in a greased baking pan. Let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Bake for 25-30 minutes into the preheated oven.
Prepare the cream cheese frosting: Add cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into the bowl and beat until smooth.
Frost the cream cheese frosting over cinnamon rolls.
Serve!

Nutrition:

Calories 320, Fat 15g, Carbohydrate 42g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 22g, Protein 5g

Cooking Tips:

Use active, bubbly sourdough starter for the best rise and flavor.
Let the dough proof overnight in the fridge—slow fermentation = rich flavor.
Don’t skimp on the filling—spread it all the way to the edges for that iconic swirl.

Serving Suggestions:

Top with cream cheese frosting or a simple vanilla glaze.
Serve warm with coffee or chai for the perfect slow morning treat.
Freeze extras individually—just reheat for a bakery-fresh bite anytime.

Wishing you happy cooking and delicious bites! If you give this recipe a try, drop a comment and share your thoughts!

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls