Ever have an inactive sourdough starter sitting in your fridge and want to turn it into something delicious? Or wake up craving something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? I’ve got the perfect solution – these super quick cinnamon rolls that come together faster than you can say “good morning!”

Why You’ll Love These Rolls

Ready in about an hour
Uses inactive sourdough starter
No complicated proofing
Crazy delicious
Topped with honey cream cheese frosting

About the Starter:
Not throwing anything away! This recipe is perfect for using that inactive starter that’s been sitting in your refrigerator. If your starter hasn’t been fed recently and looks a bit sad and separated, it’s perfect for these rolls. No need to waste anything – just mix it right in!

Ingredients:
Dough:

1 cup inactive sourdough starter
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar

Filling:

1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp cinnamon
1/4 cup soft butter

Honey Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla

Pro Tip: Optional Cream Splash
Right before baking, you can add a splash of cream over the raw rolls. Just drizzle about 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream or half-and-half over the rolls. This creates an extra-soft, almost custard-like texture and helps the rolls stay moist and develop a beautiful golden-brown color.

Quick Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F
Mix the Dough:
Combine inactive starter, melted butter, milk, and egg. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Bring it all together and let rest for 10 minutes.
Make the Filling:
Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread with soft butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix.
Roll and Cut:
Roll up tightly, cut into 9-12 rolls, and place in a greased pan.
Optional Cream Splash:
Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of cream over the raw rolls.
Bake:
20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Frosting:
Mix cream cheese, honey, butter, and vanilla. With immersion blender over a warm heat. Spread over warm rolls.

Pro Tips:

Room temp ingredients work best
Don’t skip the dough rest
Warm slightly before serving
Store in an airtight container

Variations:

Add nuts to the filling
Try maple syrup in the frosting
Sprinkle with sea salt for extra flavor
Experiment with different types of cream (heavy cream, half-and-half, or even a splash of milk)

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Sourdough Starter Note:
This is a great way to use an inactive starter instead of feeding or throwing it out. No long fermentation, no complicated steps – just quick, delicious rolls!

Enjoy your morning!

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