Description
These sourdough discard cinnamon roll bites are soft, sweet, and packed with a swirl of buttery cinnamon goodness. They’re quick to make, air fryer or oven-friendly, and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze.
Ingredients
1 cup sourdough discard (unfed, 100% hydration)
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
1/3 cup warm milk (dairy or plant-based)
1/4 cup softened butter (filling)
1/2 cup brown sugar (filling)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (filling)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (filling)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened (glaze)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (glaze)
1 tablespoon milk (glaze)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (glaze)
Instructions
1. Mix sourdough discard, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, butter, and warm milk to form a dough. Knead lightly for 2–3 minutes. Rest for 30 minutes.
2. Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
3. Roll tightly and slice into 1-inch pieces.
4. Bake at 375°F for 18–20 mins or air fry at 350°F for 10–12 mins until golden.
5. Whisk glaze ingredients together. Drizzle over warm bites and serve.
Notes
Use vegan butter and almond milk for a dairy-free version.
Add chopped nuts or apples for variation.
Store in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sourdough discard, cinnamon rolls, no yeast, brunch, sweet rolls