Ingredients:
For the scones:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120g) sourdough discard
- 1/3 cup (65g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) cold butter (cubed)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk or cream
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon filling:
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Cut in butter
Add cold butter and rub or cut it into the flour until the mixture looks like crumbs.
Step 4: Add wet ingredients
Mix in sourdough discard, milk (or cream), egg, and vanilla extract. Form a soft dough.
Step 5: Roll out dough
Roll the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
Step 6: Add filling
Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar evenly.
Step 7: Shape scones
Roll the dough like a log, gently flatten, and cut into wedges or pieces.
Step 8: Bake
Place on tray and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
Step 9: Add glaze
Mix powdered sugar with milk and drizzle over slightly cooled scones.
🍯 Tips:
- Keep butter cold for flaky texture.
- Don’t overwork the dough.
- Best enjoyed warm for that cinnamon roll feel.
Enjoy your soft, sweet sourdough cinnamon roll scones! 😍🍂🍪✨
