The BEST Discard Cinnamon Rolls
Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls
Gabriele DeWeese
2/17/20251 min read


INGREDIENTS
▢ 4 cups all-purpose flour
▢ 1 teaspoons baking soda
▢ 2 teaspoons baking powder
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ 1 cup sourdough discard
▢ 1 cup water
▢ 1/2 cup butter, melted
▢ 1/4 cup honey
FOR THE FILLING
▢ 1/2 cup butter , softened
▢ 1 cup brown sugar
▢ 2 tablespoons cinnamon
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
▢ 6 ounces cream cheese
▢ 1/2 cup heavy cream
▢ 1/2 cup maple syrup
▢ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Melt butter and set aside
Grease cast iron skillet and place it in preheating oven
In a large bowl, add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and combine
Add wet sourdough discard, water, melted butter and honey to dry ingredients and combine
Transfer dough to lightly floured workspace and roll out the dough about 1/4 inch thick in the shape of a rectangle
FILLING
In a small bowl, add softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir until fully combined
Spread filling evenly over dough with a spatula
Roll the dough over on itself starting on one of the long side until fully rolled. Avoid losing as much filling as possible.
Divide into 12 rolls using either a knife or thin string.
Place rolls in skillet not quite touching each other and bake 25-35 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.
Once done, let rolls cool slightly before adding frosting
FROSTING
Add cream cheese, heavy cream, maple syrup and vanilla extract to a medium saucepan
Stir over medium heat
Immersion blend or mix well by hand until your desired consistency and then add to the top of your cinnamon rolls and serve