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An overhead shot of baked sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls in a cast iron skillet on a dark countertop.
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Simple Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

These sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls are the perfect treat for an autumn morning. Roasted pumpkin, cinnamon, bubbly sourdough starter, and a few other simple ingredients are combined to make this warm, sweet treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 7 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Sourdough
Calories: 717

Ingredients
  

  • To Make The Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls:
  • 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Or Squash – Pureed
  • 4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Sourdough Starter
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1/2 Cup Butter – Melted
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • A Pinch Salt
  • To Make The Cinnamon Filling:
  • 3/4 Cup Butter – Softened
  • 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Or Squash – Pureed
  • 1 Cup Coconut Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • To Make The Cream Cheese Topping:
  • 1/3 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Cup Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Method
 

  1. Combine sourdough starter, maple syrup, pureed and roasted pumpkin, cinnamon, flour, butter, and water in a large bowl.
  2. Once the dough has formed, cover the bowl and let it sit on the countertop to ferment for 4-24 hours.
  3. After 4-24 hours, add the eggs, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350 F / 180 C.
  5. Make the filling in a separate bowl by combining, butter, coconut sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
  6. Roll out the dough to about ¼” thick.
  7. Using a spatula, generously spread the filling over the dough.
  8. Roll the dough into a log. Use thread to cut out 10 cinnamon rolls.
  9. Place the rolls into a cast iron skillet with the swirls facing upright. You can also use a baking tray to bake the rolls.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
To Create The Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. Combine the heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla, and cream cheese in a saucepan.
  2. Heat the mixture on low until everything is combined.
  3. Once the sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls have cooled a bit, spread the cream cheese frosting overtop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 717kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 10gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 476mgFiber: 3gSugar: 41g

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Notes

How Long Do These Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Last?
They will taste best if stored in an airtight container on the counter and are eaten within 3 days.

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