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sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls

Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Molly LaFontaine of Plum Branch Home
These sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls are the perfect fall breakfast recipe. Especially when topped with pumpkin maple cream cheese frosting. This recipe is healthier than most with less sugar and whole ingredients.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
1st and 2nd Fermenting 18 hours
Total Time 19 hours 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cinnamon rolls

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 1/2 cup fed sourdough starter (fed 4-12 hours before using)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1 egg + 1/2 cup flour

Filling

  • 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup pure cane sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter (softened)

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree

Instructions
 

  • Add flour and salt to a large mixing bowl.
  • Use a box grater to grate butter or use a fork to cut butter into pea-sized pieces in the flour mixture.
  • Add sourdough starter, pumpkin puree, water, and maple syrup. (do NOT add the egg or extra 1/2 cup of flour)
  • Mix until all ingredients are combined and a dough forms (may need to use your hands at the end).
  • Cover bowl with a damp dish towel or lid. Let dough ferment on the counter 8-10 hours.
  • When dough finishes fermenting, make the filling by stirring together cinnamon, cane sugar, and softened butter in a bowl until combined. Set aside.
  • Uncover dough and add egg plus the 1/2 cup of flour.
  • Use your hands to incorporate these ingredients. (This will be a little messy and takes a few minutes, but trust me it'll incorporate).
  • Once ingredients are incorporated, dust the counter with flour and roll the dough out with a rolling pin into a 12 inch by 6 inch rectangle. Dough should be about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Now spread filling in an even layer across rolled out dough. Make sure as much of the rectangle is covered as possible.
  • Roll the dough tightly into a log starting at the 6 inch side. When you get to the end, use your fingers to pinch the seam together down the log.
  • Using unflavored dental floss, a knife, or bench scraper cut the log into 8 rolls. Add each to a parchment lined baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart.
  • Cover baking sheet with a second piece of parchment paper, gently pressing the sides around the rolls.
  • Stick cookie sheet into the refrigerator for 2-12 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • After 2 hours minimum, take off top layer of parchment and bake for 25 minutes (use a knife to poke the centers after baking to ensure doneness).
  • While pumpkin cinnamon rolls are baking, make the frosting by adding all frosting ingredients together in a bowl and mixing with an electric mixer on low speed until fully combined 1-2 minutes.
  • Take rolls out of the oven and let cool on a cooling rack. Once cooled, add frosting and enjoy!
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