Sourdough Cinnamon Buns

SourDough Cinnamon Buns (see brackets for some low carb, dairy-alternative, healthier options)

1 cup sourdough starter, freshly fed

1⁄4warm water (or fresh whey if you have it)

½ teaspoon yeast

1 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 cup sugar (melted honey)

1⁄4 cup powdered milk (or 1 cup rendered down to 1/3 cup — can substitute almond,or other nut, coconut milk)

1⁄3 cup butter, melted and cooled (optional substitute coconut oil & salt)

2 eggs, room temperature

2 -3 cups all-purpose flour (optional: substitute 1/2 whole wheat flour in place of white)

Fillling

¼ C butter, room temperature (Coconut oil works well +1/4 tsp salt)

1⁄3 cup brown sugar (coconut palm sugar works really nicely)

2 tablespoon cinnamon (plus one little heap ground coriander)

1⁄4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Frosting

¼ cup coconut oil + ¼ tsp salt OR butter, room temperature

1 cup powdered sugar (OR 2/3 C powdered Xylitol)

¼ C cream cheese, room temperature

1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract

1 -2 tablespoon milk

1 pinch salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Measure the sourdough starter into the large mixing bowl for a Kitchaid Mixer. Add the salt, sugar, melted butter, dry milk powder and eggs and with dough hooks, combine well.

2. If using the yeast, add to 1/4 cup warm water and allow to stand 5 minutes and then add to the sourdough mixture.

3. Gradually add the flour till the dough forms a ball. It should be soft but not sticky.

4. Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Allow to rise until double.

5. Punch dough down and roll out on a lightly floured surface into a 18 x 20 inch rectangle. Spread the dough with the softened butter and the brown sugar that has been mixed with the cinnamon.

6. Slice the dough into 12 equal slices (use dental floss for the cutting), place in a 9 x 12 inch pan-let rise.

7. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and bake for 10 minutes covered with tinfoil; remove the foil for last few mins. Remove from oven and allow to cool while preparing the frosting.

8. For the frosting, beat together all the ingredients except milk until light and fluffy. Add in enough milk to make an easy spreading consistency. Spread over the rolls and enjoy.