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Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Sugar Twists

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Transform sourdough discard into delightful cinnamon sugar twists, perfect for dunking into coffee or tea.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240g) sourdough discard (unfed starter)
  • 1 ¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons milk (or non-dairy alternative)
  • ¼ cup sugar (for coating)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon (for rolling)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter


Instructions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  2. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add sourdough discard and milk; stir until dough holds together.
  4. Roll out dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  5. Slice into strips roughly ½ inch wide and 6 inches long.
  6. Twist each strip and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes.
  8. Brush with melted butter and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Notes

Experiment with different spices in the sugar coating for unique flavors.