These Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Sticks Were the Best Dessert I Had Last Month

Reimagine the flavors of cinnamon and sugar into pillowy breadsticks with this sourdough discard recipe. Here, a fluffy dough made with the discard, yeast, flour, and sugar is topped with a cinnamon butter and drizzled with homemade cream cheese icing. Why use yeast and sourdough? The sourdough is not active, and this recipe is made all in one day, which doesn’t give the sourdough enough time to ferment. The finished breadsticks are light and rich with the perfect amount of sweetness.

How to Make Cinnamon Breadsticks Ahead

Make dough through step 4. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. Remove dough from the refrigerator before preheating the oven. Bake and glaze as directed.

How to Make Cinnamon Biscuit Breadsticks

If you prefer a more biscuit-like texture, swap out the yeast for baking powder. Prepare the dough as directed and let the dough rest before baking. Continue with the recipe as written.