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SOURDOUGH PUMPKIN CINNAMON ROLLS glazed rolls on white cloth with clear water glass
Thomas Baker

Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls: Easy Delicious Recipe

Warm, gooey sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls filled with a buttery brown sugar and pumpkin spice filling, baked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious maple vanilla cream cheese frosting. Perfect for cozy fall mornings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cinnamon rolls
Calories: 629

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g sourdough starter, active and bubbly
  • 115 g water
  • 540 g all-purpose flour
  • 115 g coconut oil, softened
  • 120 g pumpkin puree
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 90 g honey
  • 80 g maple syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 5 g baking powder
  • 7 g baking soda
  • 3 g salt
  • 115 g butter, softened
  • 213 g brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 120 g heavy cream (before baking)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 120 g heavy cream (icing)
  • 156 g maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. The Night Before Baking: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add sourdough starter, water, flour, coconut oil, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, honey, maple syrup, and eggs. Mix on low speed with dough hook, scraping sides as needed.
  2. Increase speed to medium and knead for 10-12 minutes until dough passes the windowpane test.
  3. Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let sit at room temperature for 8-12 hours.
  4. The Next Morning: Preheat oven to 375°F.
  5. Combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice to make filling.
  6. Return dough to mixer and add baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix 3-5 minutes until combined.
  7. Turn dough onto floured surface and roll into 1/4 inch thick rectangle.
  8. Spread the filling evenly over the dough using a silicone spatula.
  9. Loosen the short edge farthest from you and roll dough tightly into a log.
  10. Cut log into 12 equal rolls using string or unflavored dental floss.
  11. Place rolls in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet and drizzle with heavy cream.
  12. Bake for 25 minutes until lightly browned and internal temperature reaches 190°-200°F.
  13. Set aside to cool.
  14. Prepare icing by mixing softened cream cheese, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  15. Once rolls have cooled slightly, spread maple vanilla cream cheese frosting over them.

Notes

  • Pumpkin puree moisture content may vary; add more flour if dough is too wet. Use softened, not melted butter, for the filling to avoid greasy rolls. Ensure pumpkin pie spice is fresh for best flavor. Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet to prevent sticking. For alternative egg usage: ferment dough without eggs for 4 hours then refrigerate or add eggs and leavening agents the next day after fermenting.