Description

These Carrot Cake Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls combine the tangy complexity of a long-fermented dough with the cozy, spiced goodness of a classic carrot cake.

Ingredients

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1 cup Active Sourdough Starter
1 cup Warm Whole Milk
3/4 cup Grass-Fed Butter
1/2 cup Maple Sugar or Raw Cane Sugar
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Ground Cinnamo
1 tsp Ground Ginger
1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
2 cups Freshly Grated Carrots
8 oz Cream Cheese
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together your active sourdough starter, warm milk, and melted butter. Add the sugar, salt, and spices, then stir in the finely grated carrots. Gradually add the flour until a soft dough forms
Knead the dough for about 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 6 to 8 hours
In a small bowl, mix softened butter with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and sugar until it forms a spreadable paste
Once the dough has doubled in size, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a large rectangle, roughly 12 by 18 inches. Spread the filling evenly across the dough, leaving a small border at the edges
Roll the dough tightly into a log starting from the long edge. Cut the log into 12 even rolls and place them in a buttered baking dish
Cover the rolls and let them rise again for 1 to 2 hours until they look puffy
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes or until they turn a golden brow
While the rolls cool slightly, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together. Spread the frosting generously over the warm rolls

Notes

You can customize the filling by adding chopped walnuts or pecans.

For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk with coconut milk and use vegan butter.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 385 kcal
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 45mg