Whether you’re making a holiday breakfast or special treat for your family, homemade cinnamon rolls are a no-brainer. They create a sense of nostalgia for many and for others they’re just downright delicious. While it’s easy to just grab the tube of pre-made cinnamon rolls from the grocery store, this recipe is quick to put together and contains better choice ingredients. Plus, they’re just as tasty!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup honey or 1/2 cup organic sugar
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 5-6 cups organic flour
Filling ingredients:
- 5 tbsp softened butter
- 2/3 cup brown cane sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Frosting ingredients:
- 4 tbsp softened butter
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- In a mixer, combine coconut oil, egg, and salt. Mix. Then add 1 cup bubbly starter
- Add flour one cup at a time while gradually mixing. Add flour until dough won’t stick to the sides of bowl.
- Knead 5-10 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise for 6-8 hours.
- On a floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle 1/2 inch thick.
- Spread out softened butter and sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll tightly. Use thread tout into 16 even pieces.
- Place rolls on cookie sheet. Cover for 10 minutes, then bake at 375 for 14-16 minutes.
- Whip up butter, cream cheese, powdered guar, milk, and vanilla, and spread evenly on warm rolls. Enjoy warm!
