Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls With Maple Glaze |
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 150 Minutes Servings: 25 |
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Two favorite Autumn treats, rolled into one! I invented this recipe a couple weeks ago, for my cinnamon-loving boyfriend and I think they turned out pretty well :). I noticed that the pumpkin flavor comes out best after the buns have been chilled. Note: this recipe makes a *lot* of cinnamon buns, so would be great to prepare for gifts or a party/potluck. If you plan on making these for yourself, I would consider halving the recipe. I also eyeballed the filling ingredient quantities and didn't precisely measure them, so the spices/brown sugar/apple juice quantities may need adjusting for your personal taste. Ingredients:
1/2 cup skim milk |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 1/3 ounces active dry yeast |
1/2 cup warm water |
2 eggs, beaten |
4 1/4 cups flour (may need adjusting) |
4 tablespoons canned pumpkin |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
2 (15 ounce) cans plain pumpkin |
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar |
1/2 cup flour (may need adjusting) |
2 -4 tablespoons apple juice or 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice |
1/2-1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts |
2 teaspoons cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves |
3 pinches salt |
2 cups powdered sugar |
1 tablespoon melted butter (optional) |
1 pinch salt |
3 drops maple extract |
Directions:
1. Prepare the dough. Heat the milk and sugar in a pan with the salt and butter, until butter is melted. Cool until lukewarm.
2. Meanwhile, dissolve the packet of yeast in 1/4 warm water with a pinch of sugar. Stir until dissolved and wait until frothy. Mix the yeast into the lukewarm milk mixture.
3. Stir in the beaten eggs and 2-3 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth, and then stir in the remaining 2-3 cups of flour, until the dough is smooth and elastic (note: it should be slightly softer/stickier than regular dough bread).
4. Roll the dough into a ball and place in a large greased bowl. Brush the dough surface with melted butter. Cover with a cloth and allow to sit and rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour. Punch dough down, and wait 5 more minutes.
5. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Combine the pumpkin puree and apple or lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in the spices, salt, and brown sugar. When it is warm, carefully stir in just enough flour to make the mixture thickened a little (about 1/4-1/2 cup). Taste, and adjust the sugar, lemon/apple juice, salt or spices as desired. Remove from the stove and refrigerate until cool.
6. Preparing the cinnamon rolls: Roll out half the dough into a large rectangle, about 18x9” and 1/4-1/2 inches thick.
7. Spread with half the chilled pumpkin filling, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Sprinkle with the ground walnuts.
8. Carefully roll the dough into a cylinder. For larger rolls, roll along the short end. For smaller rolls, roll the dough along the long edge. Moisten and pinch the edges to form a seal.
9. Repeat with the other half of the dough.
10. With a sharp non-serrated knife, carefully cut the dough into slices approximately 1 1/2-2 inches thick. Arrange on a greased baking pan (you may require two pans).
11. Again, cover the dough and let sit approximately 15 minutes in a warm draft-free area.
12. Bake the rolls in a 350-degree oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant (the cook time will depend upon the size of the rolls- it should be nearly done when your house starts to smell good!).
13. To make the maple glaze: In a bowl, mix approximately 2 cups of powdered sugar, a tablespoon of melted butter (optional) and a pinch of salt. Carefully add skim milk, a spoonful at a time while stirring, until the mixture reaches the desired consistency. Add a few drops of maple flavor.
14. Drizzle the icing over the warm cinnamon buns so it forms a glaze.
15. Chill (recommended) and enjoy!
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