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Sour Dough Cinnamon Cayenne Rolls
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 80 Minutes
Ready In: 80 Minutes
Servings: 24
This is a fun little variation of the Cinnamon Roll. The extra little spice is great for a little something extra in the morning and the caramel drizzle comes together to make an wonderful treat!. These really are melt in your mouth breakfast rolls. Read more . These were a middle of the night experiment with sour dough that I thought was wonderful. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Thank you for reading.
Ingredients:
the dough
4 1/2 c unbleached flour
2 t brown sugar
1 t white sugar
1t (packet) dry yeast
1 c warm milk
2 t butter softened
1 1/2 c sour dough starter
2 1/2 t salt
the insides
4 t butter very softened
1/4 c white sugar
2 t ground cloves
1 1/2 t ground cayenne pepper (more for spicier taste)
the drizzle
2 t butter
1/4 c brown sugar
1/2 t ground cayenne pepper
2 t powdered sugar add more as needed
splash of milk if it is too dry
Directions:
1. The Dough
2. 1. In large bowl combined 1 C flour, Sugar, Dry yeast
3. 2. Add warm milk and softened butter mix gently
4. 3. Mix in starter till smooth about 100 strokes (see step 5)
5. 4. Gradually add 3 3/4 c flour till the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
6. 5. Knead in the salt (this is a strange step, but it seems to help feel free to add the salt during step 3 if it makes you feel more comfortable)
7. 6 Turn dough onto floured surface Knead for 8-10 minutes till the dough is smooth
8. 7. Place in well greased bowl. (I recommend Crisco) Lightly grease the top of the dough as well
9. 8. Let set for 30 minutes, punch down and once it has regained its fluff (About 20 minutes) turn out on to greased work surface (No flour at all)
10. 9. Roll out with greased rolling pin till about 1/2 inch thick
11. 10. Pre heat the over to 375 F (190 C)
12. The Insides
13. 1. Spread the softened butter on the dough set a side
14. 2. In small bowl combined Sugar, cloves, and cayenne mix till combined
15. 3. Shake onto the dough evenly
16. 4. Roll up dough cut into about 1 in pieces
17. 5. Set side to side in well greased pan ( I find letting them rise for another 5-10 minutes makes them even better)
18. 6.Set a small shallow pan of water on the bottom shelf of your oven
19. 7. Bake in pre heated over for 20-30 minutes on middle shelf
20. The Drizzle
21. 1. In small pan melt butter on medium heat
22. 2. Add Sugars and Cayenne
23. 3 Bring to boil add additional sugar or milk as needed
24. 4. Once the mixture starts to fluff up and get smooth it is ready
25. 5. Pour over hot rolls
26. 6. Let cool or eat at your own risk.
By RecipeOfHealth.com