Cinnamon Sugar Sourdough Bread
The smell of cinnamon sugar sourdough bread fresh from the oven fills your kitchen with warmth and coziness. This bread combines tangy sourdough with sweet cinnamon swirls, perfect for a healthy and tasty homemade treat.
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 cup water lukewarm
- 1/2 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 tsp salt
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted, optional
Instructions
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly, feeding it 4-6 hours before baking.
- Mix bread flour, water, and sourdough starter in a large bowl until no dry flour remains; dough will be sticky but cohesive.
- Add salt and fold dough gently until elastic.
- Cover dough and let rest at room temperature for 4-5 hours, performing stretch-and-fold every 30-45 minutes.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; roll into a 12x18 inch rectangle.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over dough, leaving a small border.
- Roll dough tightly from long side into a log and pinch seams to seal.
- Place rolled dough into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan.
- Cover and proof for 2-3 hours until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Slash top of loaf with sharp knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Remove loaf from pan and cool completely on wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For variations, add chopped nuts or dried fruit to the cinnamon sugar layer or substitute brown sugar for a richer flavor.