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Sourdough Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls

These Sourdough Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls combine the tangy flavor of sourdough with sweet carrots and warm spices, creating a comforting treat perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the dough

  • 110 g whole milk
  • 70 g active sourdough starter Make sure the starter is active and bubbly.
  • 150 g finely grated carrots
  • 70 g raw cane sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 large egg
  • 430 g bread flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 5 g salt

For the filling

  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 6 tbsp butter, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup raw cane sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tsp molasses
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

For the cream cheese frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp butter, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method

Mix the Dough

  • In a large bowl, combine milk, sourdough starter, grated carrots, raw cane sugar, vanilla, and egg. Mix well.

Strengthen the Dough

  • Add in bread flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix until it forms a dough.

Bulk Ferment

  • Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 4 to 6 hours, or until it doubles in size.

Roll the Dough

  • Lightly flour your surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle.

Make the Filling

  • In a bowl, mix room temperature butter, raw cane sugar, molasses, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger. Spread this mixture over the rolled-out dough.

Roll and Cut

  • Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other. Cut into equal pieces.

Second Rise

  • Place the cut rolls in a baking dish. Cover them and let them rise for another 1 to 2 hours.

Bake and Serve

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

These rolls are best served warm, drizzled with cream cheese frosting for an extra sweet touch. Store leftover rolls in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for a couple of days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to a week, or freeze them wrapped tightly.
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