Description
Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate comfort treat, offering a warm, sweet indulgence that’s perfect for any occasion. By utilizing leftover sourdough discard, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into fluffy, cinnamon-swirled delights that can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert. With a rich filling of brown sugar and cinnamon, these rolls are easy to make and require minimal prep time, making them suitable for both novice and seasoned bakers. Whether paired with cream cheese frosting or enjoyed plain, these rolls provide a delicious way to savor the unique tang of sourdough while minimizing waste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sourdough discard
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 6 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for filling)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Cream cheese for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Mix the cinnamon filling by combining melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add water, sourdough discard, honey (or syrup), and melted butter to dry ingredients; stir until combined into a dough.
- Knead dough for about five minutes until soft.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle and spread the cinnamon filling evenly on top.
- Roll up tightly from one long side and slice into twelve equal pieces.
- Place rolls in a baking dish lined with parchment paper and bake for 25–35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (70g)
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg