Description
Delight in these soft and sweet Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Sugar Knots, an easy and tasty way to use up your sourdough discard. Rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection, these knots make a perfect breakfast treat or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 1/2 cups sourdough discard (unfed)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the sourdough discard, sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix them thoroughly until a soft dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Roll out the dough: Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick for easy shaping of the knots.
- Brush with butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar: Brush the melted unsalted butter evenly over the dough. In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup sugar and the ground cinnamon, then sprinkle half of this cinnamon sugar mixture over the buttered dough.
- Shape into knots: Slice the dough into 1-inch wide strips. Take each strip, twist it, and tie it into a loose knot. Arrange the knots on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
- Bake the knots: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the knots turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Final coating: While the knots are still warm, toss them in the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture for a delightful sweet finish.
- Serve: Enjoy the cinnamon sugar knots warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough.
- Make sure to use unfed sourdough discard for best results as fed discard may affect dough consistency.
- These knots are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving to restore softness.
- If you prefer a vegan version, substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative.
