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PUMPKIN SOURDOUGH CINNAMON ROLLS warm three quarter hero shot with glass of water
Joe Rooney

Pumpkin Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls: Easy and Delicious

Delight in these soft and fluffy pumpkin sourdough cinnamon rolls, bursting with warm autumn spices and topped with a creamy glaze—perfect for an autumn morning or indulgent dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 12 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • Dough:
  • 113 grams sourdough starter (mature and active)
  • 150 grams pumpkin puree
  • 75 grams milk
  • 50 grams cane sugar
  • 400 grams all-purpose flour
  • 9 grams salt
  • 56 grams unsalted butter (softened)
  • Filling:
  • 100 grams brown sugar
  • 5 grams cinnamon (ground)
  • ½ teaspoon ginger (ground)
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves (ground)
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (grated)
  • 56 grams unsalted butter (softened)
  • Glaze:
  • 72 grams cream cheese
  • 90 grams powdered sugar
  • 42 grams milk
  • 1 egg (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, pumpkin puree, milk, and cane sugar until smooth.
  2. Add the flour and salt, mixing until a rough dough forms.
  3. Incorporate the softened butter and knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rise at room temperature for 8-10 hours or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and softened butter until well combined.
  6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
  7. Spread the cinnamon-spice filling evenly over the dough.
  8. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge and cut into 12 equal rolls.
  9. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 2 hours.
  10. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  11. Bake rolls for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  12. While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and optional egg until smooth.
  13. Allow rolls to cool slightly, then spread the creamy glaze on top before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use a mature and active sourdough starter. You can substitute pumpkin puree with sweet potato puree if desired. Stores well in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.