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The Sourdough Method
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Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough

An enriched, tender loaf laminated with cinnamon sugar — halfway between breakfast bread and dessert.

By Amanda Kelly
May 10, 20269 min read
A sliced cinnamon swirl sourdough loaf showing the spiral
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This is the loaf that made our kids sourdough converts. It's a lightly enriched dough — a little milk, a little butter — rolled around a thick cinnamon sugar paste.

Toasted with butter, it's the best thing we can imagine on a Saturday morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the swirl gap?

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Almost always under-proofed dough or a filling that's too dry. Let the shaped loaf proof until visibly puffy and use a spreadable, slightly wet paste.

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