Are you ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey? Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our exclusive recipe for Sourdough Berry Sweet Rolls! Bursting with the tangy goodness of sourdough, the sweetness of cherries, and a heavenly frosting, these rolls are destined to become your new favorite dessert obsession. Follow our step-by-step guide below to create a batch of these irresistible treats!
How To Make:
Step 1: Activating Your Sourdough Starter
Kickstart your baking adventure by activating your sourdough starter. Simply combine 15g of starter, 50g of all-purpose flour, and 50g of water in a clean jar. Let it sit for 10-12 hours until it doubles in size, indicating its readiness to work its magic in your rolls.
Step 2: Crafting the Dough
Grate cold butter into a large mixing bowl using a cheese grater. Add flour and toss it with the butter until evenly distributed. Incorporate the remaining ingredients into the bowl, ensuring there are no dry bits left behind. Cover the dough and let it rest for an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
After the resting period, knead the dough until it reaches a smooth consistency.
Step 3: First Rise
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest at room temperature for 8-10 hours until it doubles in size, signifying its readiness for the next stage of preparation.
Step 4: Creating the Filling
Combine sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon in a bowl to prepare the delectable filling. Set it aside, ready to be generously spread over the rolled-out dough.
Step 5: Second Rise and Assembly
Roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, approximately 12″ x 18″. Evenly distribute the sugar mixture over the surface, leaving a border along the edges. Sprinkle the frozen berries atop the sugar mixture.
Carefully roll the dough into a log shape, then slice it into 12 equal portions using a sharp knife or bench scraper. Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them come to room temperature for approximately 2 hours, allowing the berries to release their juicy goodness.
Step 6: Baking Perfection
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and bake the sweet rolls for 30 minutes until they achieve a delightful golden brown hue, with bubbly juices oozing from the berries.
Step 7: Glaze Magic
Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, melted butter, and milk to create a luscious glaze. Drizzle it over the warm sweet rolls for an extra burst of flavor.
Substitutions and Storage Tips
Feel free to experiment with different berries or alternative sweeteners to customize your rolls to perfection. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze them for future indulgence.
