Brown Sugar Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread
This Brown Sugar Cinnamon Swirl Sourdough Bread is a naturally leavened artisan loaf with a soft, tangy crumb and a rich ribbon of cinnamon and brown sugar throughout. Baked in a Dutch oven using the stretch-and-fold method, it develops a crisp crust and a beautifully defined swirl, perfect for breakfast, toast, or dessert-style bread.
Equipment
- Dough scraper
- Bench scraper
- Proofing bowl or banneton
- Parchment paper
- Dutch oven with lid
- Sharp bread knife
Ingredients
- 450 g bread flour
- 300 g water
- 100 g active sourdough starter
- 10 g salt
- 60 g brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix flour and water until no dry spots remain, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- Add sourdough starter and salt, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Let the dough rest for 30 minutes, then perform the first stretch and fold.
- Repeat stretch and folds every 30 minutes for a total of 3 to 4 sets.
- Allow the dough to bulk ferment until slightly puffy and increased in volume.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently stretch into a rectangle. Very lightly brush with melted butter or water (½–1 tsp max)(This helps the swirl adhere without melting) (optional but professional).
- Evenly sprinkle a pre-mixed blend of brown sugar and cinnamon over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
- Lightly press the mixture into the dough with your fingertips to help it adhere.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, pinch the seam closed, and shape into a round loaf.
- Place seam-side up into a proofing bowl, cover, and rest until slightly risen.
- Preheat oven and Dutch oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Transfer dough onto parchment, score the top, and place into the hot Dutch oven.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 20 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Info (per slice, approximate)
- Calories: 210
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
