Sourdough Carrot Cake Rolls

Happy Easter!

Hope you all are making the most of this pandemic filled Easter. Not going to lie, this past week has been a stressful one for myself. This summer was already a lot with balancing a wedding, moving to a different state and finding a new job. COVID-19 has put quite the dammer on all of that. It’s a stressful time for everyone, but this Easter Sunday is a reminder of what matters most in the midst of all the chaos. Our current suffering is a reminder of the suffering Christ went through for us.

Sourdough Carrot Cake Rolls

Servings: 16-20
Time: 2 days
Difficulty: Hard
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Ingredients

Note: You will need an active starter.

100 g active sourdough starter

30 g granulated sugar

1 egg

1 cup shredded carrots

2 1/14 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/3 cup milk

4 Tbsp butter

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/3 tsp ground ginger

Cream Cheese Icing:

4 oz cream cheese

1 Tbsp butter, unsalted,

3/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions

Prepare Starter: Make sure you use an active starter or levain. Make sure your starter has been fed within the last 12 hours and is stored between a temperature of 70-80F.
Make the dough:Melt the butter and add the milk to it, set aside to cool. Using a food scale, add the starter, sugar and egg to a large bowl – Mix together using a fork. Add in the flour, shredded carrot, salt, and spices. Slowly add the butter-milk mixture. Using a dough hook on a standing mixer, mix until all ingredients are incorporated and form a ball around the dough hook. If you do not have a dough hook, you can knead by hand for 5 minutes.
Let the Dough Rise: Coat a large bowl in oil and place the ball of dough in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let sit at room temperature for 12-14 hours to rise.
Shaping the Rolls: Place the dough on a floured surface. Lightly press the dough out and divided into 9 pieces. Shape each piece into a small ball. Place in a greased baking dish, wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 8-24 hours. I recommend placing the the fridge the night before you plan to bake them.
To Bake: Take the rolls out of the fridge and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 400F. Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Make the Icing: Beat together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. Spread over the rolls, once they come to room temperature. Serve and Enjoy!