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sourdough starter cinnamon rolls with vanilla frosting
Nisrine Idrissii

Easy Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls made with sourdough discard. No yeast and no rising time required these bake up tender with a rich cream cheese topping. A quick and delicious way to use up extra discard!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups 560g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp 5g salt
  • 1 cup 250g sourdough discard, room temperature
  • 1 cup 236g water, room temperature
  • ½ cup 113g butter, melted and cooled
  • ¼ cup 84g honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup 113g butter, softened
  • 1 cup 200g brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp 16g ground cinnamon
  • 6 oz full-fat cream cheese
  • ½ cup 120g heavy cream
  • ½ cup 168g honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Offset spatula or spoon
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp knife or dental floss
  • 9x13 inch baking dish or 14-inch cast iron skillet
  • small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch pan or cast iron skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add sourdough discard, water, cooled butter, and honey. Stir into a soft dough (3-5 minutes).
  4. Roll dough into a ¼-inch thick rectangle on a floured surface.
  5. Mix filling ingredients and spread evenly over dough.
  6. Roll tightly into a log, slice into 12 pieces, and place in the pan.
  7. Bake 25-35 minutes until golden.
  8. While baking, warm cream cheese, heavy cream, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Cool rolls 5 minutes, then pour warm topping over them. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
  • Dental floss gives the cleanest slices.
  • Drizzle warm cream over rolls before baking for extra gooey centers.
  • Best eaten fresh but stores well at room temperature for 2 days.
  • Try variations with nuts, blueberries, chocolate chips, or pumpkin spice.
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