1pinchsalt (if you use unsalted butter then use ¼ teaspoon of salt)
1largeegg yolk
½-1teaspoonvanilla extract
56gramsbutter (softened)
FOR THE FILLING
½cupbrown sugar(90 grams)
2teaspoonscinnamon
3tablespoonsbutter softened
FOR THE FROSTING
¼cupcream cheese (room temperature)(60 grams)
1½tablespoonsbutter softened (in pieces)
1cuppowdered sugar (sifted)(120 grams)
½teaspoonvanilla
1tablespoonmaple syrup
1-2tablespoonsmilk or cream
Instructions
In a medium bowl add the milk and lievito madre (in pieces), combine.
In the stand mixer add the flour, sugar, salt, egg and vanilla, the lievito madre mixture, knead on low speed #1 for 1 minute, increase speed to #2 and continue to knead for 5 minutes, add the butter in three additions, kneading between each addition, then continue to knead for 10 minutes or until the dough stops sticking to the side of the bowl, it should e smooth, soft and slightly tacky (not sticky) if sticky add a bit more flour. Let the dough rest 10 minutes in the bowl.
Move the dough to a flat surface (not floured) and fold into an envelope then turn 180 and fold again, place in a lightly butter bowl, cover with plastic place in a warm draft free area and let rise 13-15 hours or until doubled in bulk.
Place the dough on a very lightly floured flat surface and roll into a 10½x14½ inches / 27x37 cm rectangle, spread the softened butter on the top of the dough, and sprinkle with the brown sugar mixture. Tightly roll up the dough from the long end, cut into 9 slices, and place in a greased, sprayed or parchment payment lined 8 inch / 20 cm round cake pan. Cover with plastic wrap and a clean tea towel on top, let rise 4-5 hours or until doubled in bulk.
Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C and bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown and baked through. Let cool approximately 15 minutes before frosting. Enjoy!
FOR THE FILLING
Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
FOR THE FROSTING
Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and maple syrup or milk (cream) start with 1-2 tablespoons. If too thick add a bit more syrup or milk if too thin then more powdered sugar.
Notes
It's easier to break the lievito madre in pieces if your hands are wet. It's best to use the weight system (metric) when you work with lievito madre to get the best possible results.
How to store the cinnamon buns
While cinnamon rolls always taste best fresh, you can store the buns at room temperature in an airtight container for a few days. I prefer to store them without the icing. That way you can warm them up and then add the frosting. Almost as good as fresh!