Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Delight in these soft and flavorful Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls that transform leftover sourdough starter into a delicious breakfast treat. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with sugar, these rolls are easy to make and baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp salt
Filling
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Glaze (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast, letting it activate for 5 minutes until frothy. Add the sourdough discard, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough: After rising, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12×16 inches.
- Add the filling: Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough rectangle. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture generously over the buttered dough.
- Shape the rolls: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 equal slices and place them in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each roll.
- Second rise: Cover the rolls and let them rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare glaze (optional): While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls once out of the oven.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best dough consistency.
- Allow the sourdough discard to be at room temperature before mixing.
- For an extra touch, add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling.
- These cinnamon rolls freeze well; thaw and warm before serving.
- You can substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar for a different flavor profile.
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