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Sourdough Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

An enriched, buttery brioche laminated with cinnamon sugar and glazed while warm. Start Saturday afternoon, eat Sunday morning.

Time
20 hours
Yield
12 rolls
Level
Advanced

Ingredients

Scale batch
  • 120g active starter
  • 240g whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 500g bread flour
  • 60g sugar
  • 10g salt
  • 180g cold butter, cubed
  • For the filling: 150g brown sugar, 15g cinnamon, 60g soft butter
  • For the glaze: 200g powdered sugar, 30g cream cheese, splash of milk

Method

  1. 01

    Whisk starter, milk, and eggs. Add flour, sugar, and salt. Mix to a shaggy dough.

  2. 02

    Knead on a stand mixer 8 minutes on medium. Add butter a cube at a time until fully incorporated and glossy.

  3. 03

    Bulk ferment 4 hours with 2 folds, then cold retard 12 hours.

  4. 04

    Roll cold dough to a 16x12 rectangle. Spread butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar. Roll tightly, cut 12 rolls.

  5. 05

    Nestle into a buttered pan. Proof 2–3 hours until puffed and touching.

  6. 06

    Bake at 350°F for 28–32 minutes. Whisk glaze and pour over while warm.