Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls (Vegan)

Why you should make this recipe?

- A foolproof recipe. - Loaded with fall flavors. - The filling makes the difference. - Wonderfully fluffy. - Vegan as a bonus. - Can be made in advance.

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Pumpkin puree

Flour

instant dried yeast

sugar

pumpkin pie spice

salt

almond milk

vegan butter

FOR THE DOUGH

brown sugar

pumpkin pie  spice

pecans (or walnuts)

vegan butter

FILLING

vegan butter

powdered sugar

pumpkin pie spice

vanilla extract

FROSTING

Whisk together flour, sugar, instant yeast and salt together.

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 Whisk dry ingredients

Add in pumpkin puree, softened vegan butter and warm almond milk.

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Combine wet and dry ingredients

Mix until everything comes together. Knead the dough roughly in the bowl for 5 minutes or until it’s smooth and non-sticky.

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Make the dough

Grease the bottom and the edges of the bowl with oil and put the dough sit inside. Cover with some plastic wrap and let it rise for at least 1 hour.

Prep Dough Rise

After the first rise, punch down the dough.

After Dough Rise

Use a rolling pin and roll the dough into a large rectangle. You can sprinkle extra flour on the dough when it gets sticky as you are rolling it out.

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Roll it out

Spread the filling with a spoon over the surface, leaving space on the edges. Tightly roll the dough lengthwise into a log.

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Fill and Roll

Use a sharp knife or a dough scraper to cut the log into 10-12 rolls.  Try to slice them evenly.

Slice The Rolls

Arrange the rolls on a lined baking pan, cover them with plastic wrap and allow them to rise again for about 30 minutes.

Second Rise

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the rolls inside the oven for 20 minutes or until they are lightly golden. Allow them to cool for 15-20 minutes.

Bake

Cream together vegan butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and spice using an electric mixer until it is light and fluffy. Spread it on the rolls.

Frost the rolls

Expert Tips

-1. Make sure the ingredients are at room temperature. 2. Let your dough rest to rise at a warm place. 3. Spread the frosting on the rolls when they are still warm.

Wanna make your own pumpkin puree? 

Try our method without oven.  Click to learn more!