Mini Brown Butter Sourdough Cinnabundts 🍩✨

📝 Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup active sourdough starter
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup brown butter (melted)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown butter (softened)
  • 1½ tbsp cinnamon

For the Glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix sourdough starter, warm milk, melted brown butter, sugar, and egg.
  2. Add salt and flour gradually. Knead until soft and smooth.
  3. Cover and let the dough rest for 6–8 hours or overnight until doubled.
  4. Roll dough into a rectangle (about ¼-inch thick).
  5. Spread softened brown butter evenly.
  6. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over butter.
  7. Roll tightly into a log and cut into mini rolls.
  8. Place rolls in a greased baking pan.
  9. Cover and rest for 1–2 hours until puffy.
  10. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes until golden.
  11. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm cinnabundts.

💡 Tips for Perfect Cinnabundts

✔ Brown butter adds a nutty flavor—don’t skip it!
✔ Use active, bubbly starter for best rise.
✔ For softer rolls, brush tops with melted butter after baking.
✔ Want extra gooey rolls? Add a splash of cream before baking.
✔ Store in airtight container for up to 2 days.

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