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Sourdough Walnut Cinnamon Rolls

October 18, 2015 by Tracy | Updated May 26, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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Kick up your homemade cinnamon roll game by using a sourdough starter and making these delicious, sweet, sticky, Sourdough Walnut Cinnamon Rolls from scratch!

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There are some things that you just cannot say no to.  Seriously, no matter the day, time, or star alignment, it is impossible to say no to a fresh out of the oven cinnamon roll.  How hard is it to walk by the Cinnabon in the mall?  It's torture. Luckily you can have these Sourdough Walnut Cinnamon Rolls in your home. Homemade, coated with a delicious sweet frosting, and they're topped with candied walnuts. No driving to the mall required!

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These homemade cinnamon rolls do take a little extra time, don't be worried about the 8 hr prep time- that's just because after you mix the dough you pop it in the fridge overnight for them to develop that delicious sourdough flavor before rolling it out and then slicing it into rolls.

The dough itself is an easy roll and fill with a cinnamon and sugar mixture then sliced into delightful little rounds. Then, and now this is key to the stickiness and candied walnuts, you line a baking dish with a sugary walnut mixture before placing the cinnamon rolls on top.

fresh baked unglazed cinnamon rolls.

Baked for about 20-25 minutes.

fresh baked sticky walnut coated cinnamon rolls.

Flop those bad boys over so the sweet sticky candied walnuts are on top.

a glazed sticky cinnamon roll with walnuts on a plate.

then drizzle the final bit of cinnamon roll crack  frosting on top, and then invite some friends over to help save you from devouring these Sourdough Walnut Cinnamon Rolls all in one sitting. Trust me, that's the true torture!

Other Sweet Brunch Treats

  • Easy Homemade Apple Fritters
  • Butterscotch Snickerdoodle Bread
  • Glazed Chocolate Munchkins
  • Classic Banana Walnut Bread
  • Banana Waffles
  • German Apple Pancake
  • Banana Maple Munchkins

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

a glazed sticky cinnamon roll with walnuts on a plate.

Sourdough Walnut Cinnamon Rolls

Kick up your cinnamon roll game by using a sourdough starter and making these Sourdough Walnut Cinnamon Rolls from scratch!

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Resting time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Rolls
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • 9X13 baking dish
  • or baking sheet

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup Herman or sourdough starter
  • 3/4 c 2% heated milk 1 minute in microwave
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter room temperature
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 1/4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant active dry yeast

Cinnamon Filling

  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Walnut Topping

  • 1/4 C melted butter
  • 1/2 C walnuts roughly chopped
  • 1 C brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Frosting

  • 2 cups powdered confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons hot water

Instructions

  • Mix all of the dough ingredients together in a bowl, cover, and let rest overnight.
  • In the morning, when ready to bake, pre-heat oven to 350°. Prep a 9 X 13 baking dish by mixing together the walnut topping and then line the bottom of the baking dish with the mixture.
  • Roll and stretch the dough into a 15 X 24 rectangle. Mix the cinnamon mixture together. Brush melted butter (as a part of the cinnamon filling) over the dough, the sprinkle the cinnamon mixture on top of the butter. Then starting at the long edge, roll up the dough, but don't roll too tightly, otherwise the cinnamon roll centers will rise above the rest of the roll while they bake.
  • Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven, let cool for a couple of minutes, then turn pan upside down on to a parchment paper lined baking pan and 'plop' rolls onto the pan so that the walnut mixture is now on top.
  • Mix the water and vanilla for the frosting, and whisk into the powdered sugar for the frosting and drizzle onto rolls as desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Diane Arredondo

    September 30, 2019 at 8:10 am

    Hi, maybe I'm missing something, but you don't state how to prepare the topping with the walnuts. I improvised when I got to that part of the recipe but can you clarify what to do there? Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 04, 2019 at 5:55 pm

      Hi Diane,

      I'm so sorry!!! Step two, after pre-heating the oven it says, "Mix together the walnut topping and then line the bottom of the baking dish with the mixture." But because it's in that instruction, I can totally see how it would be missed!

      Reply
  2. Molly Kumar

    October 30, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    They look so dreamy, delicious n I literally want to lick them off the screen - Absolutely YUM!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 30, 2015 at 7:57 pm

      Thanks, Molly!!

      Reply
  3. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth

    October 25, 2015 at 8:25 am

    Cinnamon rolls are my kryptonite! I NEED to try a dairy-free version of this because my mouth is legit watering right now 😀

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 25, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      😀 Dairy free will be just as delicious! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  4. Ilona @ Ilona's Passion

    October 25, 2015 at 7:05 am

    I love cinnamon rolls. I like that you added walnuts, my favorite nuts. Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 25, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you! 😀

      Reply
  5. Mary @ StrawmarySmith

    October 24, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    Hey Tracy, these cinnamon rolls look phenomenal! I LOVE cinnamon rolls and I love sourdough bread, but I've never heard of a sourdough cinnamon roll before. It sounds amazing! Can't wait to try it 🙂

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 25, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks so much, Mary! 😀

      Reply
  6. Matthew From Nomageddon

    October 23, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    Hey did you know that sourdough is actually healthy for you! Sourdough contains probiotic enzymes from it's yeasty reaction. Therefore these rolls are a health food!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 25, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      Matthew, I LOVE your logic! More Cinnamon rolls, for your health!! 😀

      Reply
  7. Julia (@Imagelicious)

    October 23, 2015 at 9:53 am

    What a unique idea using sourdough for cinnamon rolls. I bet the flavour compliments the filling really well.

    Reply
  8. Lynn | The Road to Honey

    October 23, 2015 at 6:33 am

    I have a crazy confession to make. . .I have never had a Cinnabon cinnamon roll. Gasp! I know I am probably committing the greatest of sins looking away the minute that divine scent tickles my nose. . .but those rolls are so huge and I alway think about all the meals I would have to forgo if I indulged in one of these temptress.

    That said, I couldn't agree with you more that homemade is always better. And I have to believe that Cinnabon has nothing on these beauties. That ooey, gooey topping looks impossible to resist. . .and those candied walnuts. . .my heart beats a little faster for those.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 23, 2015 at 9:04 am

      Hahaha! Not that crazy at all! And you're SO right - they ARE huge and a good way to use up all your calories in one roll! Homemade though- that means they're low cal, low fat, and guilt free, though right? 😉

      Reply
  9. Felesha

    October 23, 2015 at 5:53 am

    Oh my Tracy! These look heavenly. That ooey gooey frosting! Just perfect for tomorrow morning. Pinning!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 23, 2015 at 9:03 am

      Thanks so much, Felesha! 😀

      Reply
  10. Christine | Vermilion Roots

    October 22, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    I love the earthy flavors of sourdough and I bet it will taste good with cinnamon!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 23, 2015 at 9:02 am

      Thanks, Christine! You're so right, the sourdough flavor adds a great taste to the sweet cinnamon, for sure!

      Reply
  11. frugal hausfrau

    October 18, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Invite friends? HA - let them get their own!! Seriously, these sound wonderful - I bet the sourdough flavor went beautifully with the rest!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 23, 2015 at 9:01 am

      Hahaha- I like your style! 😉

      Reply
  12. Susan

    October 18, 2015 at 9:59 am

    Yuuum!

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