Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cinnamon Bun Butter

For the pumpkin dough:

75ml whole milk 

25g All Things Butter Cinnamon Bun Butter 

95g canned pumpkin purée 

50g granulated sugar 

½ tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp salt

1 large egg

9g instant yeast

300g all-purpose flour 

For the filling:

70g All Things Butter Cinnamon Bun Butter, melted 

90g brown sugar

3 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground nutmeg

¼ tsp ground ginger

For the maple cream cheese icing:

85g  cream cheese 

30ml pure maple syrup 

10ml whole milk 

60g icing sugar, sifted

Cinnamon to sprinkle on top 

Step 1: Make the dough

Warm milk and butter together until the butter melts and the liquid is hot. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 2

Add the milk/butter mixture, egg, and yeast. Whisk until combined. Mix in half of the flour, mix, and then the final half .

Step 3

Knead for 5 minutes, until the dough is soft and slightly tacky. The dough is ready when it slowly bounces back when poked or stretches thin without tearing. 

Step 4

For the first rise, lightly oil a large bowl, place dough inside, and turn it to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 5: Make the rolls

After the dough has risen. Grease a 9-inch square, 9×13-inch, or similar baking dish.

Step 6

Roll out the dough onto a floured surface into a 10×14-inch rectangle on a floured surface.

Step 7

Spread softened butter over the dough.

Step 8

Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and spices; sprinkle evenly on top. Roll it up tightly and slice into 9-12 rolls. Place rolls in the prepared pan.

Step 9

For the second rise, cover again and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Step 10

After it has risen and puffed up, they are ready to bake. 

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake 22–28 minutes until golden brown.

Step 12

After 15 minutes, cover loosely with foil so the tops don’t overbrown. Cool for 10 minutes.

Step 13: Make the icing

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add maple syrup and milk, beat until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix until creamy. Spread on-top of the warm rolls.