Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup starter
  • 1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted
  • 2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 each eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose (or more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup raisins, seedless optional
  • 1 x butter melted

Method

  • Combine starter, evaporated milk and 2 cup flour in large bowl; cover and leave at room temperature overnight.
  • The next morning, beat together butter, sugar and egg; blend into sourdough mixture.
  • Combine the 1 1/2 cup flour, soda, baking powder and salt; mix with other mixture.
  • Turn onto floured board and knead until the surface is satiny and doesn't stick to board (add flour if necessary).
  • Place ball of dough in the center of board and roll out to a rectangle 8 inch by 16 inch.
  • Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon and raisins.
  • Roll up dough, jelly roll fashion.
  • Cut at 1 3/4 inch intervals with sharp knife to form 9 rolls.
  • Dip top and bottom of each roll in melted butter and place in a 9 inch square pan, cover loosely and let rise in a warm place for about an hour, until nearly doubled.
  • Bake 375F (190C) 30 to 35 minutes, or until crust is dark golden.