October and these cooler temperatures motivated me to get into the kitchen and find some use for… you guessed it- PUMPKIN.
Usually there is a backlash against all the pumpkin craze that happens in fall in the blog world, but trust me that this one is worth taking note of.
I used this recipe as inspiration and made some flavor and ingredient changes that better suited what I was in the mood for…
Pumpkin Raisin Cinnamon Rolls
Dough
- 1 cup pumpkin
- 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp ground flax seed meal + 6 Tbsp water- mixed and set aside for 10 minutes to gel)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup almond milk (I used vanilla)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp yeast
Filling
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- raisins
Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 Tbsp almond milk
Let me stop you real quickly- breathe– don’t let the long list of ingredients intimidate you. It actually all comes together quite easily!
Example:
First, make your dough. Combine all the dough ingredients into your mixing bowl.
Using your dough hook attachment (or you can do by hand for an arm workout ;)), mix on low…
until it turn into a big dough ball.
Cover and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 1/2 hours.
…or longer. A little baby had me occupied, so my dough spent over 2 hours rising.
Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a clean surface that is coated with flour.
Top with the cinnamon sugar mixture and raisins.
Then, roll it tightly into a log.
Slice into 9 equal pieces. I actually ended up cutting the ends off on my roll, but after tasting how incredible these turned out, I won’t waste an ounce of dough next time!
Place into a baking dish.
Press the dough spirals down so they all smush into each other (think Jersey Shore ;)), and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
Inhale the delicious smell as you remove from the oven.
As the rolls cool for 5-10 minutes, mix up your glaze by melting together the butter and almond milk, then whisking it with the confectioner’s sugar. I just mixed it with a spoon, so it looked a little lumpy, so next time, I’ll whisk!
Drizzle over the rolls… and admire your work.
I scooped one out immediately (despite the fact it was 9pm) to taste test.
HOLY DELICIOUSNESSSSSssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These are incredible. The hint of pumpkin and the sugar glaze make it the perfect fall breakfast treat.
Hubbs gobbled it up and I licked the plate clean.
They were amazing right out of the oven, and still delicious heated up the next day with a cup of coffee.
I highly, HIGHLY recommend you try these out.
And, if you’re feeling crazy, try it with a cream cheese glaze, or maybe sprinkle some sliced almonds over the glaze and watch your breakfast guests’ eyes roll back in their head in ecstasy.
Nope, I’m not overselling it- they’re delicious!
Are you a pumpkin lover or do you roll your eyes every time you see a pumpkin recipe pop up in fall?
PS- this recipe could be vegan if you substitute vegan butter for butter!
…is there such thing as vegan butter?
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray says
October 4, 2011 at 9:39 amOh man! These look great! And I’m seriously impressed you made these so soon after baby!
Brittany says
October 5, 2011 at 10:22 amIt’s certainly more challenging after a baby, but I’m trying to figure it out 🙂
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
October 4, 2011 at 9:41 amI’m absolutely a pumpkin fan- I probably have 3,494 pumpkin recipes I rotate all season. 🙂
Sherry says
October 4, 2011 at 9:42 amI hope you put a couple in the freezer for next week. They look fabulous!
Brittany says
October 5, 2011 at 10:23 amIf only we didn’t eat them up so quickly! Maybe I’ll make them again if I find the time!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
October 4, 2011 at 9:43 amLOVE pumpkin and this looks amazing! Great recipe!
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
October 4, 2011 at 9:57 amThose are BEAUTIFUL! I bet I could just substitute out the butter for Earth Balance (maybe?) and then I could have them this month for the Vegan Month of Food…
Brittany says
October 5, 2011 at 10:24 amTry it! And have I mentioned how impressed I am with your vegan challenge? I want to try something similar in the future.
Anastasia says
October 4, 2011 at 10:05 amI am totally going to make these for a hiking trip with friends this weekend! This will be perfect to eat while having fun outdoors.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
October 4, 2011 at 10:09 amI’m all for the pumpkin. It’s delicious even if it is all over the place right now. These look like the simplest cinnamon rolls I’ve ever seen. I opened a big can of Libby’s yesterday to make pumpkin chocolate chip bars so there’s plenty left to make these now too 🙂
Lauren B. says
October 4, 2011 at 10:12 amI am so impressed that you are able to do all of this with a newborn! Yay! And they look divine.
I love pumpkin anything and everything, so I say, bring on the pumpkin recipes! It’s a seasonal ingredient and ’tis the season!
Earth Balance is vegan margarine made out of oils. 🙂
Brittany says
October 5, 2011 at 10:24 amThanks for the Earth Balance info- now I want to try it out!
Kelly says
October 4, 2011 at 10:12 amI.Am.Obessed.With.Pumpkin! I definately will try these out, they look sooo good 🙂
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says
October 4, 2011 at 10:45 amokay, I’ll admit, I’m getting inundated with pumpkin recipes, but THIS one looks awesome. yumyumyum!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
October 4, 2011 at 11:07 amwhat a perfect weekend treat!
Brittney says
October 4, 2011 at 11:56 amWhoa! I want one of those!!
Jen says
October 4, 2011 at 12:08 pmThose look soooo good, Brittany! I am so impressed by what you’re doing in the kitchen when you have a 2 week old. Amazing!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
October 4, 2011 at 12:09 pmThese look great Brittany — I love cinnamon rolls but I’ve never made my own.
I like pumpkin — mostly in pie form.
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says
October 4, 2011 at 12:10 pmOh wow… just wow.
🙂
christina says
October 4, 2011 at 12:20 pmheavenly is definitely the right adjective to describe these. WHY AM I NOT YOUR NEIGHBOR/NANNY?
Lindsay @ Schnoodle Soup says
October 4, 2011 at 1:08 pmOMG and that is all.
Stephanie says
October 4, 2011 at 2:46 pmI am definitely going to try this but I have a question… Do flax eggs not have any eggs in them??
Also, where do you get flax seed meal?
Brittany says
October 5, 2011 at 10:27 am‘flax eggs’ do not have any eggs in them- they are an egg substitute because they create the same kind of texture and consistency an egg would in a baked good. You can find ground flax seed (flax meal) in most flour/baking sections at the grocery store, at GNC type places or you can order online 🙂
Corrie @ Blurb Column says
October 4, 2011 at 4:09 pmOkay..I admit…I do sort of roll my eyes at the mass of pumpkin recipes…but mostly the pumpkin spice latte recipes because I do not (<–putting it mildly) like pumpkin spice lattes! Gag.
however.
I BIG HEART pumpkin other stuff like cookies and muffins and I have two giant cans of pumpkin on my counter and now you are forcing me to make cinnamon rolls this weekend. Ah, so sad for me. These seriously look SO yummy. Thanks!
Susan @ Real Life Travels says
October 4, 2011 at 5:01 pmSOLD!
Lauren says
October 4, 2011 at 5:06 pmPinning! These looks astounding!
Brittany says
October 5, 2011 at 10:27 amYou pinned these?! That just made my day 🙂
Haley @ Health Freak College Girl says
October 4, 2011 at 9:25 pmthese sound/look so good!!!
Belinda says
October 4, 2011 at 9:33 pmHello from Australia 🙂 Yes I looove Pumpkin!! I actually just tried out my very first pumpkin muffin recipe yesterday. Pumpkin, cinnamon and walnut – yummy 🙂 I’ll be sure to try your recipe very soon!
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
October 4, 2011 at 10:15 pmwhat i would give to have the ability to grab these off the screen!! holy yum deliciousness. what an impressive mama making these fabulous treats with a newborn in the next room!
[email protected] says
October 4, 2011 at 10:25 pmHooo weee….Brittany, those look fantastic. Two words “please send!” 🙂 Kidding of course, but this has been bookmarked and will be perfect for an upcoming fall brunch. Have a fantastic Wed, and tweak little Hailey’s adorable cheeks for me (oh, and can’t forget Koda….tweak his cheeks too! 🙂 ) All the best!!!
Brittany says
October 5, 2011 at 10:28 amKoda will appreciate that she hasn’t been completely forgotten about! I’ll pass on the message 😉
Baking Serendipity says
October 4, 2011 at 11:03 pmI am seriously loving all things pumpkin. These look fantastic! 🙂
blackhuff says
October 5, 2011 at 2:59 amI do eat pumpkin but in it’s original form and not the way you enjoy it in pies, rolls etc.
It is so interesting to see how you all in America, loves to eat pumpkin in different ways. Looks delicious though.
Ashley M. [at] (never home)maker says
October 5, 2011 at 10:12 amOMG. YES. So delish looking <3
Kate @ NaturaStride says
October 5, 2011 at 12:41 pmYup. Making these this weekend.
LMN says
October 5, 2011 at 12:49 pmLooks so good. I tried to make them last night…Yes, I was that woman begging her husband to go to the store to buy white flour, sugar (both kinds), pumpkin, butter, and yeast for ONE recipe. BUT we failed terribly. They were dense, dry, not sweet at all, and I didn’t roll properly and got cinnamon all over the poor dog. 🙂 SO, advice? I doubt my ability way more than your recipe, so HELP! How long did it take your mixer to blend everything? and you know, any other advice you can offer 🙂
Tanya @ Vegan Faith says
October 5, 2011 at 1:02 pmI can’t wait to try these! They looks so good and are practically vegan!
lauren says
October 5, 2011 at 1:40 pmI cannot wait to try these! Can you actually taste the pumpkin? These look easier than my regular cinnamon bun recipe because you don’t heat anything on the stove, I like that!
I used to roll my eyes at all the pumpkin goods that start popping up around this time of year…but I’ve had pumpkin in my breakfast twice in the last week, so I guess that means I’m over it?
Sophie @ LoveLiveAndLearn says
October 5, 2011 at 2:21 pmOh wow that looks so amazing!
I really wish I could make things like that but at uni it’s just not possible 🙁
Send me some? 🙂
Lauren says
October 9, 2011 at 8:37 pmI made these this afternoon and have eaten 3… Had to wrap the rest up. Sooo yummy! Thank you for the recipe.
Hollis says
October 29, 2011 at 9:47 amOMG! Those look amazing! You should write a cookbook or better yet be my personal chef! I’m so going to try these!!!