Description
Delicious cinnamon rolls made with sourdough discard, perfect for slow mornings and sharing with coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, for brushing filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, for frosting
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened, for frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar, for frosting
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped nuts, raisins, orange zest
Instructions
- Warm the milk gently and melt the butter, then combine them in a large bowl.
- Add sourdough discard, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the flour and salt and mix to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough until it feels soft and elastic.
- Cover and let the dough rise at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours until nearly doubled.
- Flour a surface and roll the dough into a 12×16 inch rectangle.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar evenly, pressing lightly.
- Add optional chopped nuts, raisins, or orange zest if desired.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log.
- Cut the log into 12 rolls using dental floss for clean slices.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish and cover to rise for 1 to 2 hours until puffy, or chill overnight.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until golden on top.
- Beat cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth for the frosting.
- Spread the frosting over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Keep an eye on the rolls while baking to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sourdough, cinnamon rolls, baking, dessert, brunch