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Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls

Delicious and fluffy cinnamon rolls made using sourdough discard, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup sourdough discard (Unfed, straight from fridge works)
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (Substitute ⅓ with bread or whole wheat if desired)
  • 3/4 cup milk (Whole, 2%, or non-dairy e.g., almond, oat) Warm but not boiling
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (Melted or vegan substitute)
  • 1 large egg (Or flax egg for vegan)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon (Or add a pinch of cardamom, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice)

Filling Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (For filling)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter (For brushing filling or vegan)
  • Optional chopped nuts, raisins, orange zest (For filling) Customize the filling

Frosting Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese (For frosting; vegan substitute or glaze if desired)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (For frosting, softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (For frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (For dough and frosting)

Method

Preparation

  • Warm the milk and melt the butter. Combine them in a large bowl.
  • Add the sourdough discard, sugar, egg, and vanilla to the bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add flour and salt. Mix, then knead until the dough is soft and elastic.
  • Cover the dough and let it rise at room temperature for 2–3 hours (or longer if it’s cool) until it nearly doubles in size.

Assembling Rolls

  • On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 12 × 16-inch rectangle.
  • Brush the rolled-out dough with melted butter and sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar on top. Press lightly.
  • Roll up the dough tightly from the long edge. Slice it into 12 rolls using dental floss for clean cuts.
  • Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for 1–2 hours until puffy (you can also let them rise overnight in the fridge).

Baking

  • Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until they are golden.
  • In a bowl, whip cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together. Spread this frosting over the warm rolls.
  • Enjoy your warm cinnamon rolls and store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate or freeze wrapped tightly.
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