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Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Loaf

This soft, lightly sweet sourdough loaf is layered with cinnamon sugar for a warm, cozy flavor in every bite. Made with either active sourdough starter or discard, it’s a perfect way to enjoy a sweet treat while using up extra starter. The result is a tender, golden loaf that’s delicious for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Custom (Fermentation & Rise Time) 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours
Servings: 10 Slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • Adjust using the scale: 1x, 2x, or 3x for larger batches
  • 300 g bread flour
  • 100 g active sourdough starter or discard
  • 150 g water
  • 50 g sugar
  • 50 g melted butter
  • 5 g salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • For Cinnamon Sugar Layer:
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, water, and sourdough starter. Mix until fully incorporated. Cover and let rest (autolyse) for 30 minutes.
  2. Add Remaining Ingredients
  3. After resting, add sugar, melted butter, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the dough. Mix until everything is well combined.
  4. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 3–4 hours. For more flexibility, refrigerate overnight instead.
  5. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
  6. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup sugar with 2 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
  7. Shape the Dough
  8. Lightly flour your work surface. Gently stretch the dough into a rectangle.
  9. Add Cinnamon Sugar Layer
  10. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the surface of the dough. Fold the dough in thirds (like a letter) to create layers.
  11. Form the Loaf
  12. Shape the folded dough into a loaf and place it into a greased loaf pan.
  13. Final Rise
  14. Cover and let the loaf rise for 45–60 minutes, or until noticeably puffy.
  15. Preheat Oven
  16. While the dough finishes rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  17. Bake
  18. Bake the loaf for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
  19. Cool and Serve
  20. Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy as-is or toasted with butter!

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