Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls
Maria
October 1, 2024
Are you a big fan of baking with sourdough? Then we recommend trying these sourdough discard cinnamon rolls. Did you know that sourdough adds a subtle flavor to these buns, making them soft, fluffy and super delicious? And what’s the best, you don’t have to throw away your leftover discard, but you can bake the best cinnamon rolls of your life.
These buns are perfect for breakfast or brunch, and they are the perfect way to spice up your coffee break. These cinnamon rolls have a melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon-butter filling and are topped with a creamy vanilla frosting.
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Ingredients:
Adjust Servings
| 1⁄2 cup sourdough discard | |
| 31⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1 | |
| cupwhole milk (warm) | |
| 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar | |
| 21⁄4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet) | |
| 1 arge egg | |
| 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted | |
| 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract | |
| 1 teaspoon salt |
For the Filling and the Glaze:
| 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened | |
| 3⁄4 cup brown sugar | |
| 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon | |
| 1 cup powdered sugar | |
| 3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream | |
| teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions
1.
Prepare the Dough First:
Combine warm milk and yeast in a small bowl and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
Then take a large bowl and whisk together sourdough discard, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
Next, add the yeast mixture with the wet ingredients and mix carefully until all ingredients are fully combined.
Gradually add the flour and salt, and mix until a soft dough forms.
Then knead the dough for about 10 minutes on a floured surface until dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in bowl and cover it with cloth, and let it rise for 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
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2.
Prepare the Filling:
Mix the soft butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a smooth paste.
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3.
Assemble the Rolls:
Roll out the risen dough into a 12x16-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough.
Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log and slice it into 10 equal pieces.
Place the rolls in a baking dish, cover with cloth, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
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4.
Let’s Bake It:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the rolls for 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
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5.
Glaze Your cinnamon Rolls:
Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make a smooth glaze. Drizzle it over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
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