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Here’s a delightful recipe for discard cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese frosting. This recipe makes use of your sourdough discard, resulting in soft, fluffy rolls!
Ingredients:
For the Cinnamon Rolls:
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 1/4 cup milk (warm)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Filling:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (to desired consistency)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sourdough discard, warm milk, sugar, melted butter, and egg. Mix well.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
2. Roll Out the Dough:
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for a minute until smooth. Roll it out into a rectangle (about 1/4 inch thick).
3. Prepare the Filling:
- Spread the Filling: Spread the softened butter over the rolled-out dough. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
4. Roll and Cut:
- Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
5. Second Rise:
- Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover with a clean towel and let them rise in a warm place for about 30-60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Bake:
- Bake the cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Prepare the Frosting:
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Add milk a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
9. Frost and Serve:
- Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, allow them to cool for a few minutes before spreading the cream cheese frosting over the top.
Enjoy!
These discard cinnamon rolls are soft, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or dessert. Enjoy every delicious bite!
