Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth of freshly baked Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Sugar Knots. These soft, fluffy knots are a perfect treat for any time of day, combining the tangy essence of sourdough with the sweet allure of cinnamon sugar. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven for a comforting snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the filling:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Stir in the sourdough discard, melted butter, and vanilla. Add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Forming Knots: Roll the risen dough into a rectangle. Spread the filling, fold, cut into strips, twist, tie into knots, and place on a baking sheet. Let rest for 20–30 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the knots for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Topping: While warm, brush knots with melted butter, then coat in cinnamon sugar.
- Serving: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven if desired.
- Allow discard to reach room temperature if refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
