Overnight Sourdough Cinnamon Buns

Name: Overnight Sourdough Cinnamon Buns
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz active sourdough starter (1 cup, 100% hydration); 2 oz warm water (¼ cup); 8 oz whole milk (1 cup, scalded and cooled); 20 oz unbleached all purpose flour (4 cups, see note); 3 oz sugar (⅓ cup); 2 oz unsalted butter (¼ cup, melted); 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon table salt; 8 oz brown sugar (½ cup); 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 egg for egg wash; 2 oz unsalted butter (room temperature); 3 oz confectioner's sugar (¾ cup); 2 oz cream cheese (room temperature); ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:25min

A long slow rise gives these Sourdough Cinnamon Buns an extra special flavor & texture. The warm buns are topped with cream cheese frosting for an indulgent breakfast or brunch treat.

Updated at: Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:31:30 GMT