Description
These soft, tangy cinnamon rolls leverage sourdough starter discard for depth of flavor and tender texture, combining traditional sourdough baking with the comfort of a classic breakfast pastry.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Combine sourdough starter discard, warm milk, melted butter, sugar, and beaten egg in a large bowl and whisk until smooth
2. Whisk flour and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to wet mixture until a sticky dough forms
3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until soft, smooth, and elastic
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and bulk ferment for 4-6 hours or refrigerate overnight after two hours for slow fermentation
5. While dough ferments, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a smooth filling paste
6. Punch down the dough, roll into a 12×18 inch rectangle about 1/4 inch thick
7. Spread the cinnamon-sugar-butter filling evenly over the dough
8. Roll the dough tightly into a log and seal the seam, then cut into 12 equal rolls
9. Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cover, and proof for 2-4 hours until doubled in size
10. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and brush roll tops with milk or melted butter
11. Bake rolls for 22-28 minutes until golden and an internal temperature of 190°F (88°C) is reached
12. Let rolls cool in the pan for 10 minutes before glazing or serving
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
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