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Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

These delightful sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls are fluffy, warm, and topped with a creamy maple frosting, perfect for fall baking.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cinnamon Rolls
  • 2 cups sourdough starter Ensure the starter is active and bubbly.
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Use canned or homemade pumpkin puree.
  • 1/2 cup milk (warmed) Warm just until lukewarm.
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup For sweetness and flavor.
  • 1/4 cup sugar Granulated sugar for sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup melted butter Adds richness to the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Balance the flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice For fall spice flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Enhances the cinnamon flavor.
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour More flour may be needed while kneading.
For the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened) Must be softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar To sweeten the frosting.
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup For flavoring the frosting.

Method
 

Preparing the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, warmed milk, pumpkin puree, melted butter, maple syrup, and sugar. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the flour, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
Shaping the Rolls
  1. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
  2. Spread a layer of softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon, sugar, and any additional spices if desired.
  3. Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice into 12-15 rolls.
  4. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with a cloth, and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes, until puffy.
Baking the Rolls
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. While the rolls are baking, whip together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and maple syrup until smooth.
  3. Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool slightly before generously spreading the maple cream cheese frosting over the top.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients and keep an eye on baking time to prevent overbaking. These rolls can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.