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    Home » Our latest posts » Desserts

    Sourdough Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls a Sweet and Tangy Treat

    November 3, 2015 Filed Under: Baked Goods, Breads, Desserts, Yeast Bread

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    Ooey gooey homemade Sourdough Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls studded with fresh or frozen cranberries make any occasion special.

    These Sourdough Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful treat bursting with tangy cranberries.

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    The recipe is modified from Alaska Sourdough by Ruth Allman.

    My copy of the book has fallen apart into 3 or 4 sections from use over the decades. Luckily, the recipes I use most often are on the top and bottom of the sections. Not only are the recipes wonderful, she has delightful anecdotes about the early pioneer days in Alaska.

    How to get Sourdough Starter

    The best way to get sourdough starter is to get some active culture from someone else. Sourdough bakers love to indoctrinate others into the sourdough cult... Uh, I mean share the joys of sourdough!

    If that is not an option you can make your own, but it will take weeks, or better yet months, for it to be ready to use.

    I started mine years ago, before the internet was really a thing, using the instructions in Alaska Sourdough. I have a jar in the fridge that I bring out every few months and feed until it is thick and bubbling enough to use.

    Sourdough Home has a great method for making your own starter as well as instructions for maintaining it once it is nice and bubbly.

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    Sourdough Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls

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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup active sourdough starter
    • 1 packet yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • ¼ cup butter or shortening
    • 1 egg
    • 2- 2½ cups flour
    • 1 cup cranberries (finely chopped)
    • ½ cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1-2 tablespoon milk

    Instructions
     

    • Dissolve yeast in ¼ cup of warm water. Combine yeast, sourdough, sugar, egg and butter/shortening. Add enough flour to make a soft dough (start with 2 cups and add more if dough is too sticky to be kneaded).
    • Turn out on a floured board and knead until smooth and satiny. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, set in a warm place and let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down and let rise a second time.
    • Grease a 13" x 9" pan.
    • Combine cranberries sugar and cinnamon and let sit for 10-15 minutes until sugar and juices turn into a syrup.
    • Roll out dough to a 12" x 18" rectangle. Spread cranberries across the rectangle.
    • Roll up jelly roll style along the shorter side. Cut into 12 rolls and place in the pan on top of the topping. Let rise again until rolls fill the pan.
    • Bake for 350°F for 45 minutes, until golden.
    • Combine powdered sugar, butter and vanilla together in a small bowl. Thin with milk until it reaches your desired consistency.
    • Serve rolls warm drizzled with glaze.

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    Until next time, happy eating!
    ~Audrey

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Easy Peasy Life Matters

      November 03, 2015 at 6:30 am

      These Sourdough Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls sound fantastic! Thanks so much for hosting today 🙂

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 04, 2015 at 3:50 pm

        Thanks for sharing with us.

    2. Carlee

      November 03, 2015 at 8:39 am

      Thanks so much for hosting! I hope you have a great week!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 04, 2015 at 3:50 pm

        Thanks for sharing with us.

    3. Lisa @ The Cooking Bride

      November 03, 2015 at 6:26 pm

      This would be perfect for Christmas morning breakfast. Oh, I just LOVE cinnamon rolls.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 04, 2015 at 3:49 pm

        They are! That's what we had last Christmas morning.

    4. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden

      November 05, 2015 at 4:39 pm

      Oh these look so good! Great for the upcoming holiday!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 09, 2015 at 10:00 am

        They were great Christmas morning last year. Thanks for stopping by.

    5. Amberjane

      November 08, 2015 at 6:47 am

      These look so good - Thanks for linking up to Pin Worthy Wednesday, I have pinned your post to the Pin Worthy Wednesday Pinterest Board.

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 09, 2015 at 9:58 am

        Thanks for stopping by, they were delicious.

    6. Laura H.

      November 08, 2015 at 3:44 pm

      I make sour dough everything. I always have a batch going. It's a staple in our house. I love your spin on it. The cranberries are a nice addition. Thanks for co-hosting #Homematterparty

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 09, 2015 at 9:53 am

        I grew up on sourdough but always storebought. Once I learned to make my own I can't stop.

    7. Sahana

      November 08, 2015 at 5:27 pm

      I didn't know this much goes into making of a sour dough because I have never tried to make them. I love your fusion of cranberries into the sourdough. #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 09, 2015 at 9:52 am

        Sourdough is easy to make, but to start from scratch it takes weeks or months to get a nice tangy taste to it.

    8. Holly Waterfall

      November 09, 2015 at 6:25 am

      oooh I've never made sourdough, but this looks absolutely delicious! I may just have to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 09, 2015 at 9:51 am

        Once you make your own starter you will be hooked. Or better yet ask if someone you know has some to get you started.

    9. Alayna @AlaynasCreations

      November 09, 2015 at 11:33 am

      Oh wow, sourdough and cranberry cinnamon rolls - what a unique combination. They look very Chrstimassy 😉
      I'm happy to be partying with you again this month. #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
    10. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

      November 10, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Oh, my! These look incredible!!! Thanks for sharing and co-hosting at the #HomeMattersParty - you're lovely! 🙂

      ~Lorelai
      Life With Lorelai

      Reply
    11. Jamie

      November 13, 2015 at 5:33 pm

      What a yummy combination!! Pinning this to try! 🙂

      Reply
    12. Amy (Savory Moments)

      November 05, 2020 at 7:22 am

      These look so delicious and perfect for the holiday season! I love cranberries and I love sourdough.

      Reply
    13. Juli

      November 21, 2021 at 9:19 am

      These look delicious! Cranberry cinnamon rolls sounds like such a fun, festive, makeover for a holiday treat. That vibrant red in the middle is so fun.

      Reply

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