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Danish Cinnamon Rolls with Sourdough Fermentation

Flaky and sweet cinnamon rolls with a crispy sugar topping, using a sourdough starter for a deeper flavor and texture.

120 minutes12 servings
Danish Cinnamon Rolls with Sourdough Fermentation
Photo: cyclonebill from Copenhagen, Denmark · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1. In a large bowl, mix flour and sourdough starter.
  2. 2. Add warm milk, butter, sugar, egg, and salt. Knead until smooth.
  3. 3. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 2 hours, then punch down and let rise again for another 1 hour.
  4. 4. Roll out the dough and spread with melted butter.
  5. 5. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, then roll up and cut into buns.
  6. 6. Place on a baking sheet and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  7. 7. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  8. 8. Mix icing sugar and water to make a glaze, then drizzle over warm buns.

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