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Pumpkin Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Delightful pumpkin sourdough cinnamon rolls featuring a tangy flavor, soft texture, and topped with cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 113 grams sourdough starter (mature and active)
  • 150 grams pumpkin puree
  • 75 grams milk (whole or dairy-free)
  • 50 grams cane sugar
  • 400 grams all-purpose flour
  • 9 grams salt
  • 56 grams unsalted butter (softened)
  • 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) (for filling)
  • 72 grams cream cheese
  • 90 grams powdered sugar
  • 42 grams milk
  • 1 egg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your sourdough starter: Make sure it’s active and bubbly.
  2. Make the dough: Mix together the sourdough starter, pumpkin puree, milk, cane sugar, and salt until combined.
  3. Add flour and butter: Incorporate the flour, then knead in the softened butter for about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Let it rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise for 4-6 hours.
  5. Prepare the filling: Mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
  6. Roll out the dough: Roll it into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
  7. Spread the filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
  8. Roll it up: Roll the dough tightly and pinch the seam to seal.
  9. Slice the rolls: Cut into 12 equal pieces and place them cut-side up in a baking dish.
  10. Second rise: Cover and let rise for another hour.
  11. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  12. Bake the rolls: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  13. Make the frosting: Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  14. Frost and enjoy: Slather cream cheese frosting over the warm rolls.

Notes

These cinnamon rolls can be made ahead of time by refrigerating them after the second rise.

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