Description
Delicious cinnamon rolls that make the most of your sourdough starter, transforming kitchen waste into a scrumptious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Sourdough Discard
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 1/3 cup Butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough discard, warm milk, softened butter, and sugar. Stir until well blended. Add in the egg and mix until fully incorporated. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead it for about 5-7 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. If the dough feels sticky, sprinkle a little extra flour.
- Place the kneaded dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 60-120 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
- Mix the Filling: While the dough rises, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- Roll Out the Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle (about 12” x 18”).
- Spread softened butter across the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border on the edges. Then, sprinkle your cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly across the buttery dough.
- Roll it Up: Starting from the long end of the rectangle, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal it.
- Slice the Rolls: Cut the log into about 12 slices (1.5 inches thick). Arrange them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and allow them to rise for another 30-45 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden-brown.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, a splash of milk, and vanilla extract until creamy. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
Serve warm, and feel free to customize with nuts or dried fruits. Perfect to pair with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: sourdough, cinnamon rolls, baking, sweet, dessert