Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Roll Bites
Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Roll Bites
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup sourdough discard, unfed, 100% hydration
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the sourdough discard, milk, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few dry spots are okay.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and gently knead it a few times, just enough to bring it together into a cohesive ball. Do not overwork the dough.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 12 inches long by 8 inches wide and about 1/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir well to mix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Brush the 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter evenly over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough. Then, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough, leaving a small 1/2-inch border along one of the long edges.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Starting from the long edge opposite the border, carefully and tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam gently to seal.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, cut the log into 12 to 16 pieces, each about 1 inch thick.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Arrange the cinnamon roll bites snugly in the prepared 8x8 inch baking dish. They can be close together as they will expand slightly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the rolls are cooked through. The internal temperature should be around 200-205°F.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 13
While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if a thinner consistency is desired.
⏱️ 3 min
- 14
Once baked, remove the cinnamon roll bites from the oven. Let them cool in the dish for 5-10 minutes, then drizzle generously with the prepared glaze. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 10 min
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Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Roll Bites
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup sourdough discard, unfed, 100% hydration
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish and set aside.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the sourdough discard, milk, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few dry spots are okay.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and gently knead it a few times, just enough to bring it together into a cohesive ball. Do not overwork the dough.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 12 inches long by 8 inches wide and about 1/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir well to mix.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Brush the 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter evenly over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough. Then, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough, leaving a small 1/2-inch border along one of the long edges.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Starting from the long edge opposite the border, carefully and tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam gently to seal.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, cut the log into 12 to 16 pieces, each about 1 inch thick.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Arrange the cinnamon roll bites snugly in the prepared 8x8 inch baking dish. They can be close together as they will expand slightly.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the rolls are cooked through. The internal temperature should be around 200-205°F.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 13
While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if a thinner consistency is desired.
⏱️ 3 min - 14
Once baked, remove the cinnamon roll bites from the oven. Let them cool in the dish for 5-10 minutes, then drizzle generously with the prepared glaze. Serve warm and enjoy!
⏱️ 10 min