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Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls

Irresistible Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls Ready in 30 Minutes

Delight in these Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls, quick to make and perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Sourdough Discard Use unfed, cold discard for best results
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust or use brown sugar for richer flavor
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Cold, cubed
  • 1/2 cup Milk Dairy or plant-based
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, for filling
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Milk For glaze consistency
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract For glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Cut in the cold, cubed unsalted butter until resembling coarse crumbs. Add milk and vanilla extract, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  3. Roll the dough into a rectangle approximately ½ inch thick on a floured surface.
  4. Spread softened unsalted butter over rolled dough; sprinkle with brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
  5. Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other and slice into 8 equal pieces.
  6. Place sliced rolls in a greased baking dish close together.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20 minutes.
  8. Whisk together glaze ingredients while rolls are baking.
  9. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls once they have cooled slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is cold and avoid overmixing the dough to maintain fluffiness.

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