Admiral's Table

A Recipe with a Story

This recipe is more than just a sweet treat — it’s a blend of tradition, travel, and a little viral inspiration. The dough starts with sourdough discard from Harry, my former boss’s wife’s starter that’s been all over the world — a true globetrotter in a jar. Using that discard gives these cinnamon rolls a subtle tang and rich depth you just can’t get from instant yeast alone.

To make things even better, I’ve woven in the TikTok-famous cinnamon roll hack — pouring warm cream over the rolls before baking — for that ultra-soft, gooey texture everyone’s obsessed with. The result? A recipe that brings together old-world sourdough character and modern comfort-food indulgence — the perfect bite of past and present.

If you want a quick an amazing recipe for the TikTok Viral Cinnamon Rolls follow this link:

https://grilledcheesesocial.com/2022/06/22/viral-tiktok-cinnamon-rolls-with-heavy-cream/

https://mommyshomecooking.com/cream-cheese-frosting-for-cinnamon-rolls/

Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls (TikTok Cream Method)

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Rest Time: 3–4 hours
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
Yield: 12 rolls

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🧂 Ingredients

Dough

• 240 g (1 cup) sourdough discard
• 240 ml (1 cup) warm milk (about 100°F)
• 100 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
• 75 g (⅓ cup) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
• 6 g (1 tsp) salt
• 540 g (4 ¼ cups) bread flour
• 7 g (2 tsp) instant yeast (optional, for faster rise)

Filling

• 100 g (½ cup) softened butter
• 200 g (1 cup, packed) light brown sugar
• 15 g (1 Tbsp) ground cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
• Pinch of salt

TikTok Cream Method

• 240 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
• 30 g (2 Tbsp) melted butter

Frosting

• 115 g (½ cup) cream cheese, softened
• 30 g (2 Tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
• 120 g (1 cup) powdered sugar, sifted
• 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

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🥣 Instructions

1. Make the Dough
   In a large bowl, whisk together sourdough discard, milk, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and salt.
   Add bread flour and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
2. First Rise
   Cover and rest in a warm spot until doubled, 2–3 hours. (Or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.)
3. Roll and Fill
   Roll dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Mix butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup and salt. Cover dough with filling leaving 1/2 inch on long edges.
4. Shape the Rolls
   Roll tightly from the long edge. Cut into 12 pieces and arrange in a greased 9×13 inch pan.
5. Second Rise
   Cover and proof 45–60 minutes, until puffy.
6. TikTok Cream Bake
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour heavy cream evenly over the rolls, top rolls evenly with butter, and bake 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
7. Frosting
   Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Spread over warm rolls before serving.

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👨‍🍳 Chef’s Notes

• Sourdough discard adds a subtle tang and moisture; use unfed discard 12–24 hours post-feeding.
• Optional yeast gives a faster, more reliable rise if your starter is sluggish.
• Overnight option: Shape, refrigerate overnight, then let rolls come to room temp before baking.
• Serving tip: Sprinkle flaky salt or maple sprinkles for a gourmet finish.