Description
Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful way to transform your sourdough discard into a sweet, fluffy treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these rolls are soft and bursting with cinnamon goodness. The unique tang of sourdough adds depth to the flavor while minimizing food waste. Easy to make and sure to impress, they can be served warm with cream cheese frosting or enjoyed plain as a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sourdough discard (or active starter)
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted) for filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for filling
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon for filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese (preferably full fat) for frosting
- 2 tablespoons butter for frosting
- 2 tablespoons cream (milk or half and half would also work) for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling; set aside.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, mix honey, melted butter, water, and sourdough discard; combine with dry ingredients to form dough.
- Knead the dough until smooth (about five minutes).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the cinnamon filling evenly over it.
- Roll tightly from one long side and slice into 12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish or cast iron skillet and bake for 25–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg