These cinnamon rolls feature an unfed sourdough starter and buttermilk dough. They are filled with a classic cinnamon and sugar paste and are baked in a cast iron skillet.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
219 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Mix 3 cups all-purpose flour, buttermilk, sourdough starter, 2 tablespoons cubed butter, and white sugar in a glass bowl. Cover and set in a warm area until double in size, 8 to 12 hours.
Step 3
Combine baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl. Add to flour mixture.
Step 4
Knead dough until it is soft but no longer sticky, adding flour as needed. Roll dough with floured rolling pin until it is 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick.
Step 5
Combine 6 tablespoons melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until it has the consistency of a paste. Spread sugar paste evenly on rolled dough.
Step 6
Roll up dough into a cylinder shape. Cut dough into 1/2-inch pieces using dental floss or a serrated knife. Arrange rolls into a cast iron skillet.
Step 7
Bake cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons white sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup unfed sourdough starter
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed, divided
