When I first started baking sourdough I thought that all sourdough bread was simply crusty loaves with mostly bread flour. That’s what I first started making and what has developed into my house sourdough. Little did I know then that practically anything made with yeast can also be made with wild yeast, aka sourdough. This small detail has opened up worlds of flavor and foods for our family! Learning that one of our children reacts badly to yeast set us down the path of alternative breads. I had no idea that so many baked goods could be made with wild yeast! This week I’m making a sweet sourdough for all of you – sourdough cinnamon sugar knots.
In a way, these knots are a bit like cinnamon rolls, but with more texture. And while they aren’t as sweet as a traditional cinnamon roll, they do satisfy a sweet tooth craving! The dough itself is enriched with butter and milk and benefits from a long rise in the fridge overnight to let the wild yeast work its magic. The cinnamon sugar filling is just that – cinnamon and sugar! I’ve made these with chocolate, or with raspberry jam in the past, but something about the spiciness of cinnamon seemed the right fit for a dreary November week.
My house sourdough is available to order every week. It’s made with 25% freshly milled grains and is a true sourdough – no added commercial yeast. Each loaf goes through about a 36 hour process from the time I mix enough starter for the loaves to the time it comes out of the oven. Time is what makes it taste so good, and what makes it so easy to enjoy! If you’ve struggled with gluten, this is a great sourdough to start with as it is only made up of flour, water, salt, and sourdough starter. I’m happy to send some links your way if you’d like to read more about gluten sensitivity and sourdough – just let me know!
Sourdough knots (two in each order) and sourdough house loaves are available to order now through Tuesday, or until sold out. Orders can be placed here, and payments is by credit card online or by cash, check, or cashapp at pickup. When you order, be sure to indicate where you would like to pick up your Thursday bread – either at my home in Hillsdale near the hospital or at Hillsdale College outside of Kendall 413.