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Freshly baked fluffy sourdough discard pumpkin cinnamon rolls with icing drizzle on top.

Fluffy Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls for Fall


  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x

Description

These fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls transform sourdough discard into soft, spiced spirals topped with creamy glaze. Perfect for same-day baking, they capture fall flavors with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a tender sourdough crumb.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough discard, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 oz cream cheese

  • Instructions

    1. In a stand mixer bowl combine sourdough discard, warm milk, pumpkin puree, melted butter, and egg until smooth

    2. Add flour, instant yeast, brown sugar, and salt; mix on low until dough forms and pulls away from sides

    3. Knead with dough hook for 8–10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic

    4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 60–90 minutes

    5. Turn dough onto floured surface, roll into a 12×18-inch rectangle

    6. Brush surface with melted butter, sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon

    7. Roll dough tightly from long edge, seal seam, and cut into 12 equal rolls

    8. Place rolls in a buttered 9×13-inch pan, cover, and let rise until puffy, about 30–45 minutes

    9. Preheat oven to 350 F and bake rolls for 25–30 minutes until golden brown

    10. Let rolls cool 10 minutes, then whisk powdered sugar, cream cheese, and 1–2 tbsp milk into a smooth glaze

    11. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve immediately

    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 roll

    Keywords: fluffy, sourdough, pumpkin, cinnamon, rolls, fall, discard, same-day, glaze