Description
Delicious bite-sized cinnamon rolls made with sourdough discard, offering a unique twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for rolling)
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine sourdough discard, yogurt or milk, egg, sugar, and melted butter or oil in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl; then, gradually add to the wet ingredients to form a dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll it into a rectangle.
- Brush the dough with melted butter, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl).
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the cinnamon roll bites into a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract while baking to create the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon roll bites and serve.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using sugar substitutes. Ensure to store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg