Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Sugar Twists ✨🥐
Crispy, buttery, and coated in a delicious cinnamon-sugar blend, these Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Sugar Twists are the perfect way to use up unfed sourdough starter. Ready in just 30 minutes, they make an easy, sweet treat for busy families—ideal with coffee, tea, or as a quick snack!
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🛒 Ingredients
For the Dough:
✔️ 1 cup (240g) sourdough discard (unfed starter)
✔️ 1 ¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
✔️ 2 tbsp sugar
✔️ ½ tsp salt
✔️ ½ tsp baking powder
✔️ ½ tsp cinnamon
✔️ 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
✔️ 2 tbsp milk (or non-dairy alternative)
For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
✔️ ¼ cup sugar
✔️ 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
✔️ 2 tbsp melted butter
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📌 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough:
• In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon.
• Cut in cold butter using a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly.
• Stir in sourdough discard and milk, mixing until a soft dough forms.
2️⃣ Roll & Cut:
• Lightly flour a surface and roll dough into a ¼-inch thick rectangle.
• Cut into ½-inch wide strips (about 6 inches long).
3️⃣ Twist the Strips:
• Take each strip, twist it a few times, and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4️⃣ Bake:
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden and crisp.
5️⃣ Coat in Cinnamon Sugar:
• Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
• Brush warm twists with melted butter and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
• Enjoy warm for a soft, buttery texture or let cool for extra crispiness.
• Perfect as a quick snack, with coffee, or afternoon tea! ☕✨
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💡 Pro Tips & Variations:
🔥 Extra Crispiness? Bake for an extra 2-3 minutes for an even crunchier texture.
🍫 Chocolate Drizzle: Melt dark or white chocolate and drizzle over the cooled twists.
🌰 Nutty Addition: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the cinnamon sugar for extra crunch.
🍯 Honey Glaze: Instead of cinnamon sugar, brush with warm honey after baking.
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⏳ Quick & Easy:
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Baking Time: 15-18 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes
These Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Sugar Twists are sweet, buttery, and perfectly crisp—a simple yet irresistible way to use up sourdough discard.
Wouldn’t they be amazing with a cup of hot cocoa? 😍🍵✨