Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Whisk the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar together in a large bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it looks foamy.
- Add the pumpkin puree, remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, and flour to the yeast mixture. Knead by hand for 8 minutes or in a stand mixer for 6 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a covered, greased bowl and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling and Baking
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16x12 inch rectangle.
- Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice, and sprinkle evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll the dough tightly from one long edge into a log, then slice into 12 even rolls using unflavored dental floss or a sharp knife.
- Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and cover them, letting them rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 22 to 25 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
Use 100% canned pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Milk should be warm, not hot, to activate yeast properly. Be careful not to overbake; start checking for doneness at the 22-minute mark.
