Sourdough Cardamom Knots

Sourdough Cardamom Knots are soft, sweet buns infused with the warm, aromatic spice of Cardamom. Furthermore, these Sourdough Cardamom Knots are made from a naturally leavened Sourdough that develops a deep, complex flavor through a long fermentation process.

Then, the dough is rolled out, spread with a buttery Cinnamon, sugar, and Cardamom filling, then twisted and tied into intricate knots. Once baked, they have a golden-brown exterior with a tender, fluffy interior. Then, the buns are lightly drizzled with an orange glaze which perfectly balances the warm and spicy notes of Cinnamon and Cardamom.

Finally, these knots are both comforting and sophisticated—a perfect treat with a cup of coffee, tea, or a stand-alone treat.

Sourdough Cardamom Knots Ingredients

For the Sourdough Cardamom Knots

• Active Sourdough Starter
• Organic Bread or Milled Flour
• Butter, Melted and Cooled
• Organic Almond Milk, Warmed
• Coconut Sugar
• Pink Salt

For the Cardamom-Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

• Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
• Brown or Coconut Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Cardamom
• Pink Salt

For the Orange Glaze

• Powdered Sugar
• Mexican Vanilla
• Organic Almond Milk
• Orange
• Orange Juice

Crafting the Sourdough Cardamom Knot Dough

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the ingredients for the Sourdough Cardamom Knot dough.
2. Next, turn the mixer to speed 2 and increase the speed to speed 4 as the dough comes together.
3. Then, turn the mixer off.
4. Next, remove the dough and place it into a lightly oiled or Banneton Bowl.
5. Finally, cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Combine the Sourdough Cardamom Knot Dough Ingredients

Mix the Ingredients Until the Dough Forms

Place the Dough in a Bowl; Let It Rest for 30 Minutes

Folding, Stretching, and Rising the Sourdough Cardamom Knot Dough

1. Once the dough has rested for 30 minutes, gently pull the sides of the dough into the center and form it into a ball.
2. Next, place the ball of dough back into the Banneton or lightly oiled bowl, cover it with the towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.
3. Then, pull the edges of the dough into the center, and reform it into a ball. Place the dough back into the bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rest for another hour.
4. Next, repeat step 3 at hours 2 and 3.
5. Finally, allow the dough to bulk rise until it has doubled in size, at least 4-6 hours.

Pre-Bulk Rise

Post Bulk Rise (Doubled in Size)

Filling the Sourdough Cardamom Knot Dough

1. Once the dough has bulked or doubled in size, lightly flour a kitchen surface.
2. Next, remove the dough and place it onto the lightly floured surface.
3. Then, using a lightly floured rolling pin, gently roll out the dough (like you’re making Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls).
4. Next, gently spread the butter all over the top of the dough.
5. Finally, generously sprinkle the Cardamom-Cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the butter.

Roll the Bulked Dough Onto a Lightly Floured Surface

Spread the Butter Onto the Top of the Dough

Generously Sprinkle the Cardamom-Cinnamon Sugar Mixture On Top

Forming the Sourdough Cardamom Knots

1. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into strips.
2. Next, place each hand at the end of each strip of dough.
3. Then, twist the dough at both ends until a spiral shape forms.
4. Next, roll the spiraled dough in a circle to form what looks like a knot.
5. Then, place the knotted dough onto a parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet.
6. Finally, repeat steps 1-5 until all of the dough has been formed.

Cut the Dough Into Strips; Twist Each Strip of Dough

Roll the Twisted Dough Into a Knot; Place on Baking Sheet(s)

The Final Rise of the Sourdough Cardamom Knots

1. Once the knots are formed, cover the baking sheet with a kitchen towel.
2. Next, let them rest and rise for at least 30 minutes.
   • Note: The dough should be fluffy and risen.
3. Then, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Finally, prepare the Orange Glaze by combining and whisking the powdered sugar, vanilla, orange zest, orange juice, and milk. Set aside.

Let the Dough Rise for 30 Minutes; Preheat the Oven

Mix Up the Orange Glaze; Set Aside

Baking and Icing the Sourdough Cardamom Knots

1. Once the oven is preheated, place the baking sheets of Sourdough Cardamom Knots in.
2. Next, bake the knots for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
3. Then, remove the baked knots from the oven, and let them cool for 3-5 minutes, on the baking sheet.
4. Next, drizzle the glaze on top of the Sourdough Cardamom Knots. Let the glaze set for about 2 minutes.
5. Finally, remove the glazed Sourdough Cardamom Knots and place them onto a wire rack to cool to room temperature.

Bake the Sourdough Cardamom Knots for 15-20 Minutes

Glaze the Tops of the Sourdough Cardamom Knots with the Orange Glaze

Remove the Glazed Sourdough Cardamom Knots to a Wire Rack to Cool

Serving and Storing the Sourdough Cardamom Knots

Once the Sourdough Cardamom Knots have cooled to room temperature and/or can be picked up without your hand burning, place them on a serving tray or board, and enjoy!

To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container and on the counter for up to 3 days. On the other hand, you can place them in an airtight container and the refrigerator for up to 1 week or 7 days. To warm, reheat in the microwave for 15 seconds.

Recommended Products

Sourdough Cardamom Knots

Yield: 24 Knots

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Additional Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 23 minutes

Sourdough Cardamom Knots are soft, sweet buns infused with the warm, aromatic spice of Cardamom.

Print

Ingredients

For the Sourdough Cardamom Knot Dough

• 1 1/2 c. Active Sourdough Starter
• 3 1/2 - 4 c. Organic Bread or Milled Flour
• 1/2 c. Butter, Melted and Cooled
• 1 3/4 c. Organic Almond Milk, Warmed
• 1/2 c. Coconut Sugar
• 2 tsp. Pink Salt

For the Cinnamon-Cardamom Filling

• 1/2 c. Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
• 1 c. Brown or Coconut Sugar
• 1/8 c. Ground Cinnamon
• 1 tbsp. Ground Cardamom
• 1/8 tsp. Pink Salt

For the Orange Glaze

• 3-4 c. Powdered Sugar, Sifted
• 2 tsp. Mexican Vanilla
• 1-2 tbsp. Organic Almond Milk
• 1/2 Orange, Zested
• 2 tbsp. Orange Juice

Instructions

Creating the Sourdough Cardamom Knot Dough

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the ingredients for the Sourdough Cardamom Knot dough.
2. Next, turn the mixer to speed 2 and increase the speed to speed 4 as the dough comes together.
3. Then, turn the mixer off.
4. Next, remove the dough and place it into a lightly oiled or Banneton Bowl.
5. Finally, cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Folding, Stretching, and Rising the Sourdough Cardamom Knot Dough

1. Once the dough has rested for 30 minutes, gently pull the sides of the dough into the center and form it into a ball.
2. Next, place the ball of dough back into the Banneton or lightly oiled bowl, cover it with the towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.
3. Then, pull the edges of the dough into the center, and reform it into a ball. Place the dough back into the bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rest for another hour.
4. Next, repeat step 3 at hours 2 and 3.
5. Finally, allow the dough to bulk rise until it has doubled in size, at least 4-6 hours.

Filling the Sourdough Cardamom Knot Dough

1. Once the dough has bulked or doubled in size, lightly flour a kitchen surface.
2. Next, remove the dough and place it onto the lightly floured surface.
3. Then, using a lightly floured rolling pin, gently roll out the dough (like you're making Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls).
4. Next, gently spread the butter all over the top of the dough.
5. Finally, generously sprinkle the Cardamom-Cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the butter.

Creating the Sourdough Cardamom Knots

1. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into strips.
2. Next, place each hand at the end of each strip of dough.
3. Then, twist the dough at both ends until a spiral shape forms.
4. Next, roll the spiraled dough in a circle to form what looks like a knot.
5. Then, place the knotted dough onto a parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet.
6. Finally, repeat steps 1-5 until all of the dough has been formed.

Folding, Stretching, and Rising the Sourdough Cardamom Knots Dough

1. Once the dough has rested for 30 minutes, gently pull the sides of the dough into the center and form it into a ball.
2. Next, place the ball of dough back into the Banneton or lightly oiled bowl, cover it with the towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.
3. Then, pull the edges of the dough into the center, and reform it into a ball. Place the dough back into the bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rest for another hour.
4. Next, repeat step 3 at hours 2 and 3.
5. Finally, allow the dough to bulk rise until it has doubled in size, at least 4-6 hours.

Filling the Sourdough Cardamom Knot Dough

1. Once the dough has bulked or doubled in size, lightly flour a kitchen surface.
2. Next, remove the dough and place it onto the lightly floured surface.
3. Then, using a lightly floured rolling pin, gently roll out the dough (like you're making Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls).
4. Next, gently spread the butter all over the top of the dough.
5. Finally, generously sprinkle the Cardamom-Cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the butter.

Forming the Sourdough Cardamom Knots

1. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough into strips.
2. Next, place each hand at the end of each strip of dough.
3. Then, twist the dough at both ends until a spiral shape forms.
4. Next, roll the spiraled dough in a circle to form what looks like a knot.
5. Then, place the knotted dough onto a parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet.
6. Finally, repeat steps 1-5 until all of the dough has been formed.

The Final Rise

1. Once the knots are formed, cover the baking sheet with a kitchen towel.
2. Next, let them rest and rise for at least 30 minutes. (Note: The dough should be fluffy and risen).
3. Then, prepare the Orange Glaze by combining and whisking the powdered sugar, vanilla, orange zest, orange juice, and milk. Set aside.
4. Finally, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Baking the Sourdough Cardamom Knots

1. Once the oven is preheated, place the baking sheets of Sourdough Cardamom Knots in.
2. Next, bake the knots for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
3. Then, remove the baked knots and let them cool for 3-5 minutes, on the baking sheet.
4. Next, drizzle the glaze on top of the Sourdough Cardamom Knots. Let the glaze set for about 2 minutes.
5. Finally, remove the glazed Sourdough Cardamom Knots and place them onto a wire rack to cool to room temperature.

Serving and Storing the Sourdough Cardamom Knots

Once the Sourdough Cardamom Knots have cooled to room temperature and/or can be picked up without your hand burning, place them on a serving tray or board, and enjoy!

To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container and on the counter for up to 3 days. On the other hand, you can place them in an airtight container and the refrigerator for up to 1 week or 7 days. To warm, reheat in the microwave for 15 seconds.