Recipes Bread Pastries Cinnamon Roll Recipes The Best Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls 4.9 (22) 18 Reviews 11 Photos These sourdough cinnamon rolls are made from scratch with any active sourdough starter. The tangy sourdough flavor contrasts perfectly with the gooey cinnamon filling and sweet frosting. This recipe has been passed down for generations in my husband's family. We hope your family loves these fluffy cinnamon rolls as much as we do! Submitted by kristi Updated on March 26, 2025 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 11 11 11 11 Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Additional Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 cinnamon rolls Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings Sourdough Rolls: 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup fed sourdough starter ¾ cup lukewarm milk ¾ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon instant yeast ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 large egg, at room temperature ½ teaspoon salt Filling: ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 cup brown sugar, or more to taste 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon Frosting: 8 ounces confectioners' sugar 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions To make the rolls: Combine 1 cup flour, starter, milk, white sugar, and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Let stand until spongy and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup butter, egg, and salt; stir to combine. Beat in remaining 3 cups flour, 1 cup at at time, until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Transfer dough to a floured work surface; knead until dough comes together, 3 to 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Punch down dough and turn onto the floured surface. Roll into a square 1/4- to 1/3-inch thick. Spread 1/2 cup butter on top; sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top. Tightly roll up dough; pinch seam together. Trim edges and cut log into 8 equal pieces using a sharp knife. Place rolls in the prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise until not quite doubled in volume, about 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes before frosting. To make the frosting: Mix confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, and vanilla extract until frosting smooth and fluffy. Top cooled rolls with frosting. Cook’s Note This recipe was developed at high altitude, (6,000 feet) so adjustments to flour, cooking time, rise time, etc., may be necessary. I Made It Print 22 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 894 Calories 36g Fat 134g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 894 % Daily Value * Total Fat 36g 46% Saturated Fat 22g 110% Cholesterol 117mg 39% Sodium 427mg 19% Total Carbohydrate 134g 49% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 75g Protein 12g 24% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 124mg 10% Iron 5mg 25% Potassium 260mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.