Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread Step by Step: Master It Today!
A step-by-step guide to making delicious cinnamon swirl sourdough bread from scratch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 6-8 hours (including rising time)
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 500g bread flour
- 350g water
- 100g active sourdough starter
- 10g salt
- 100g brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 50g unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the bread flour and water until combined. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Add the active sourdough starter and salt to the dough, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 4-6 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the cinnamon filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a bowl.
- Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it into a rectangle.
- Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough rectangle.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the seams to seal.
- Place the log into a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 2-3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly before using.
- For a richer flavor, let the dough ferment overnight in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and sugar to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg