Ingredients
Dough:
½ cup unsweetened almond milk or low-fat milk, warm (118 ml)
¼ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar (55 g)
2 tsp instant yeast
¼ cup neutral oil (sunflower, coconut, or canola)
1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
½ cup pumpkin puree, unsweetened (110 g)
3½ cups whole wheat bread flour, sifted (440 g)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
Filling:
¼ cup butter, softened (60 g, or vegan butter/coconut oil)
½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar (100 g)
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (optional)
2 tbsp optional add-ins: raisins, cranberries, walnuts, pecans
Glaze (Optional):
2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk or low-fat milk
¼ cup powdered sugar (30 g)
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
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In a large bowl, mix oil, egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla. Stir in yeast mixture.
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Gradually add flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg until a soft dough forms.
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Knead for 3–5 minutes until elastic and smooth. Cover and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
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Roll dough into a 14×16-inch rectangle. Spread butter evenly, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture and optional add-ins. Roll tightly into a log, cut into 12 rolls.
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Place rolls in a greased 9×13 pan, cover, and let rise 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake 20–30 minutes until golden brown.
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Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over warm rolls. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Using bread flour improves texture and softness.
- Ensure milk is warm to activate yeast.
- Spoon and level flour for accurate measurement to avoid dense rolls.
- Vegan substitutions: plant-based milk, flax egg, vegan butter.
- Rolls can be prepped ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 2 hr 30 min