A gut friendly twist on a traditional favorite dessert — Cinnamon Rolls! You can enjoy these delicious sourdough cinnamon rolls guilt free with none of the refined sugars, additives (preservatives and emulsifiers), and inflammatory oils. By using sourdough starter as one of the main ingredients in the batter, this makes the cinnamon rolls a gut friendlier option by helping break down gluten as well as phytic acid making it easier to digest on the gut.

Serving Size: 8-9

The Batter

•   1/2 cup Sourdough Starter
•   2 & 3/4 cups King Arthurs All Purpose Flour
•   1/2 cup Warm water
•   2 Pasture Raised Eggs
•   1/4 cup Coconut Oil
•   1/4 cup Unsalted Softened or Melted Butter (preferably grass-fed butter)
•   2 tbsp Organic Vanilla Coconut Sugar
•   1 & 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

The Filling

• 3 tbsp Ceylon Cinnamon
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Softened or Melted Butter (preferably grass-fed butter)
• 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup Organic Vanilla Coconut Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

The Toppings

•  1 tbsp Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
• Ceylon Cinnamon

The Instructions

1. Combine and mix the batter ingredients in a bowl. Stretch and fold the dough until a ball forms. (3 minutes)
2. Let the dough sit and ferment for 6-8 hours or once doubled in size.
3. Transfer to Proofing Basket and place in the fridge for at least 10-12 hours.
4. Combine & mix the filling ingredients in a bowl.
5. After the dough has finished overnight proofing in the fridge – remove and roll out the dough into a rectangle onto any floured area. Spread the filling over dough. Cut the roll into 8 pieces then set each roll onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
6. Cover & let it sit for 1-2 hours to let rise.
7. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place cinnamon rolls into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
8. Top with Maldon sea salt flakes for an extra kick of flavor.
9. Make sure to enjoy it while sitting down and use all your five senses for a more mindful experience!