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Toffee Pecan Cinnamon Rolls: Sourdough Discard Recipe

This toffee pecan cinnamon rolls sourdough discard recipes combines the flavor of sourdough with a rich, buttery filling, and melt-in-your-mouth caramel topping. Perfect for a special breakfast or holiday treats!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Roll Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1½ tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 cup sourdough discard
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • ¼ cup honey
Cinnamon Roll Filling
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 ¼ tbsp. cinnamon
Toffee Pecan Topping
  • 1 stick butter
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup corn syrup
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp. salt

Equipment

  • measuring bowls and spoons
  • large mixing bowl
  • dental floss (for cutting rolls)
  • Rolling Pin
  • medium sauce pan

Method
 

  1. Combine the dry ingredients: Mix together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
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  2. Add the wet ingredients: Mix in the sourdough discard, water, melted butter, and honey. Mix until well blended.
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  3. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 5 times.
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Step 2: Prepare the Filling
  1. Mix the Filling Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter. Set aside.
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Step 3: Roll and Assemble
  1. Roll Out the Dough: Transfer it to a floured surface and roll it out in to a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
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  2. Add the filling: Spread the softened filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
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  3. Roll It Up: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seams to seal.
  4. Cut the Rolls: Use a sharp knife or dental floss to slice the log into 1-2 inch thick pieces. Place the rolls in a greased dish.
Step 4: Bake the Rolls
  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°.
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  2. Bake: Bake for 18 minutes, or until the tops are barely brown.
  3. Cool Slightly: Remove the cinnamon rolls for the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
Toffee Pecan Sauce
  1. Bring 1 stick butter, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup dark corn syrup, 1/4 cups heavy cream, and 1/2 tsp. salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
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  2. Reduce the head to medium low and simmer for 8-12 minutes.
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  3. Add in 1 cup chopped toasted pecans and cook for 2 more minutes. Stir continually.
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  4. Let the sauce cool for just a couple of minutes to finish thickening and then pour over baked rolls.
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