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Cinnamon Sourdough Bread

Cinnamon Sourdough Bread Recipe

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
  • ¾ cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, very soft

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the starter, buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until smooth. Add the flour, sugar, and salt, stir to a shaggy dough, then knead on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise at room temperature for 4 to 5 hours, performing three sets of stretch and folds during the first 90 minutes.
  3. Punch down dough, roll into a 9x13-inch rectangle, spread the 3 tbsp soft butter, and sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. Roll tightly from a short side, seal the seam, and place in a buttered 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  4. Cover and proof until dough rises 1 inch above the pan, 2 to 3 hours. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) during the last 20 minutes. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until deep golden and internal temp reaches 190°F to 200°F (88°C to 93°C).
  5. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then turn onto a rack and cool completely. Slice with a serrated knife and serve.

Notes

Active hands-on time is short, but the enriched sourdough needs about 6 to 8 hours of rising and proofing. Plan to start in the morning for a loaf ready by late afternoon. For the cleanest swirl, make sure the filling butter is as soft as room-temperature spread.