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Easy Sourdough Discard Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Porchontheprairie
A simple and tasty fall breakfast! These sourdough discard apple pie cinnamon rolls are quick and easy to make, and so delicious the whole family will devour them!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Rolls
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Cheese Grater
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Stand Mixer or Immersion Blender
  • Sharp Cutting Knife or Unflavored Dental Floss

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 4 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Sourdough Starter discard or active
  • 3/4 cup Butter
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 cup Milk or butter milk or heavy cream

Apple Pie Filling

  • 1 Quart Jar of Canned Apple Pie Filling or 32oz store bought[see instructions for making below]
  • 4 tablespoons of Brown Sugar

Cream Cheese Drizzle Glaze Ingredients

  • ​4 tablespoons Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or butter milk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and grease the baking dish.

Prepare the Dough

  • Combine the dry dough ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder) in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Grate the butter (using a cheese grater) and mix into the dry ingredients. [note - cold butter is easiest to grate]
  • Add the sourdough discard (or starter), egg, and milk to the dry ingredient mixture and combine. Stir well. The dough will be shaggy.
  • Lightly flour the counter and fold dough into itself until all flour is combined.
  • Roll the dough into a rectangle and trifold it into itself 3-4 times. Flaky layers should form.
  • Add flour to the work surface and roll the dough out into a 12x18 inch rectangle.

Add the Filling & Form the Rolls

  • Spread the homemade apple pie filling evenly across the dough with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly across the pie filling.
  • Roll the long edge tightly forward, pinching the seam together along the long edge to help hold the filling inside. (the apple filling is messy)
  • Use a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss to cut the rolled dough into 12 equal pieces.
  • Evenly space the assembled rolls in the greased baking dish and place the baking dish in the preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Bake for 24-27 minutes, until the tops are just starting to turn golden brown.

Prepare the Cream Cheese Drizzle Glaze

  • In a bowl of a stand mixer (or small bowl with immersion blender) combine the ingredients (softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract.)
  • Mix well until smooth with a stand mixer or immersion blender.
  • Once the rolls are done, add the cream cheese drizzle glaze to the rolls. This is the best cream cheese frosting!
  • Let cool just enough so that the glaze will set, and enjoy!

Notes

Hint #1: For this cinnamon roll recipe there is a make-ahead option for the dough! Simply assemble the dough the night before, cover with plastic wrap, and store in the fridge until you’re ready to add the apple pie filling, assemble, and bake them the next morning! 
 
Hint #2 - A cast iron skillet can be used instead of a 9x13 baking dish. Just preheat the skillet in the stove, add 2 tablespoons of butter, and add the rolls for baking. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 22g
Keyword Easy Sourdough Discard Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls
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