Yields 12 Rolls
Ingredients for the Dough:
- 4 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 packet of instant active yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1 egg
- 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups of whole milk
- 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
- 6 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup of heavy cream
For the Frosting:
- Combine 1/4 cup of room-temperature unsalted butter and 4 ounces of room-temperature cream cheese with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add 3/4 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk.
Directions:
- Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk and melt the butter in the microwave, ensuring the mixture is warm but not hot.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt using the hook attachment. Pour in the milk and butter mixture and mix at medium-low speed for approximately 2 minutes.
- Add the egg, then gradually increase the speed for 1 minute. Incorporate the pumpkin puree and continue mixing on high for 7 minutes. If the dough is overly sticky, add 1-2 tablespoons of flour.
- Form the dough into a smooth ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Filling: Combine the softened butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the dough into a long rectangle. Spread the cinnamon sugar filling evenly over the dough.
- Starting from the long end, roll the dough tightly into a log. Use string to cut the log into 12 rolls.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Pour the 1 cup of heavy cream over the rolls and brush each roll to ensure they are coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes or until the rolls turn golden brown. Allow them to cool.
- Wait at least 30 minutes for the rolls to cool before spreading the frosting on top.
- Store the rolls in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
