Sourdough Cinnamon Twist Hearts: A Sweet Valentines Treat

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These sourdough cinnamon twist hearts are the perfect little treat for Valentine’s Day. As the day of love approaches, what better way to express your affection than through the art of baking? This sourdough recipe guarantees a sweet delight that will capture hearts – quite literally.

Ingredients:

For the Brioche Base:

• 100g active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
• 550g all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 200g warm milk
• 40g sugar
• 10g salt
• 173g butter (room temperature)

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

• 113g (1 stick) butter, melted
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Materials:

• Stand Mixer (Recommended for best incorporation of butter)
• Proofing Bowl
• Food Scale
• Rolling Pin
• Cookie Sheet
• Parchment Paper

Instructions:

For the Brioche Base:

1. First, Warm the milk (microwave for 30 seconds) and add it to the mixing bowl.
2. On the food scale, Add 40g of sugar to the warm milk and mix until dissolved. (It should have a yellowish tint to it, like leftover milk after having a bowl of sugary cereal).
3. On the food scale, measure out 100g of sourdough starter and add 2 eggs to the mixing bowl.
4. Mix these ingredients together until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, measure and mix 550g of flour and 10g of salt. Add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients in the stand mixer. The mixture should appear crumbly.
6. Rest the dough for 10 minutes.
7. Mix in 173g of room temperature butter until the dough becomes silky (this may take 10-15 minutes). Pause the mixer as needed to scrape the dough from the paddle to ensure the butter gets fully incorporated.
8. Now, transfer the mixed dough to the bowl used to measure the flour.
9. Let the dough rest for 12-15 hours.

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

1. Melt 113g (1 stick) of butter.
2. Mix melted butter with ½ cup sugar and 3 tbsp cinnamon.

Shaping:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Roll the rested dough into a large square and cut it into 16 equal squares.
3. Place a spoonful of filling on each square, leaving ½ inch of plain, exposed dough on one edge for sealing.
4. Roll up each square individually.
5. Cut down the middle of the roll, leaving ½ inch uncut at the end.
6. Twist one side clockwise and the other counter-clockwise, shaping them into a heart. Twist and connect at the bottom.
7. Place hearts on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
8. Scramble an egg in a bowl and brush it lightly over the top of the hearts for a golden brown finish.
9. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
10. Allow the hearts to cool on a baking sheet.

This Valentine’s Day, let your baking skills shine with these Sourdough Cinnamon Twist Hearts. Whether you’re sharing them with your significant other, friends, or family, these heart-shaped treats are sure to spread love and joy. Happy baking, and may your Valentine’s Day be as sweet as these delightful creations!

Sourdough Cinnamon Twist Hearts

This "twist" on the classic cinnamon roll is perfect for celebrating valentines day with the ones you love.

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Prep Time 1 day d 1 hour hr

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Equipment

• Stand Mixer Best for incorporating the butter
• Proofing Bowl
• Food Scale
• Cookie Sheet
• Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  

• 100 g active sourdough starter fed and bubbly
• 550 g all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 200 g warm milk
• 40 g sugar
• 10 g salt
• 173 g butter room temperature
• 113 g 1 stick butter melted
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 egg for egg wash

Instructions

 

For the Brioche Base:

• Warm the milk (microwave for 30 seconds) and add it to the mixing bowl.
• Add 40g of sugar to the warm milk and mix until dissolved.
• On the food scale, measure out 100g of sourdough starter and add 2 eggs to the mixing bowl.
• Mix these ingredients together until well combined.
• In a separate bowl, mix 550g of flour and 10g of salt. Add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients in the stand mixer. The mixture should appear crumbly.
• Rest the dough for 10 minutes.
• Mix in 173g of room temperature butter until the dough becomes silky (this may take 10-15 minutes). Pause the mixer as needed to scrape the dough from the paddle for full butter incorporation.
• Transfer the mixed dough to the bowl used to measure the flour.
• Let the dough rest for 12-15 hours.

For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

• Melt 113g (1 stick) of butter.
• Mix melted butter with ½ cup sugar and 3 tbsp cinnamon.

Shaping:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Roll the rested dough into a large square and cut it into 16 equal squares.
• Place a spoonful of filling on each square, leaving ½ inch of plain, exposed dough on one edge for sealing.
• Roll up each square individually.
• Cut down the middle of the roll, leaving ½ inch uncut at the end.
• Twist one side clockwise and the other counter-clockwise, shaping them into a heart. Twist and connect at the bottom.
• Place hearts on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
• Scramble an egg in a bowl and brush it lightly over the top of the hearts for a golden brown finish.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes.
• Allow the hearts to cool on a cooling rack.

Keyword Cinnamon Twists, Dessert, Treat

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