Description
These Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Roll Muffins combine the tangy flavor of sourdough with warm spices, creating a delightful treat that minimizes waste and enhances your baking.
Ingredients
- 165 grams warm milk
- 150 grams sourdough discard (room temperature)
- 50 grams sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50 grams unsalted butter (softened)
- 360 grams all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 5 grams salt
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 70 grams (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1-2 cups powdered sugar (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk in the microwave for 30-45 seconds until pleasantly warm.
- Pour the milk into a mixing bowl and stir in the sourdough discard and 50 grams of sugar until mostly dissolved.
- Whisk in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, incorporating the softened butter.
- Mix until everything combines into a shaggy dough.
- Cover the bowl with a cloth and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
- Knead the dough until smooth, being careful not to add extra flour.
- Cover and let the dough rest again for another 15-30 minutes.
- Create a filling by mixing the softened unsalted butter, cinnamon, and sugars in a bowl.
- Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Tightly roll the dough into a log and cut it into pieces.
- Arrange them in a muffin tin and allow them to rise slightly before baking.
- Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar when serving for an added touch of sweetness. Store in an airtight container for a few days or refrigerate for longer freshness.