Gluten-free, dairy-free Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are packed with the cozy autumn flavor of pumpkin and warm spices. Fluffy pumpkin dough is swirled with sweet, gooey, warm, pumpkin spice. These pillowy soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for a fall breakfast or dessert.
1cupunsweetened almond milk (room temperature or warm, not hot)
2large eggs(room temperature)
¾cup canned pumpkin puree
Sugar & Pumpkin Spice Filling
1cupbrown sugar
1teaspoonground pumpkin pie spice
1teaspoonground cinnamon
¼cupnon-dairy buttery spread
1tablespooncanned pumpkin puree
Topping
2tablespoonsnon-dairy buttery spread(melted)
2cupspowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2tablespoonunsweetened almond milk
sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
Combine all "pumpkin dough ingredients" in a stand mixer. Use the flat beater attachment to mix on low for five minutes. Stop the mixer to occasionally scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula. If the dough is too sticky, place it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
Place the dough on parchment paper or a silicone mat. If the dough is still sticky, lightly dust your work surface and hands with any gluten-free flour. Gently press and stretch the dough into a 10x15-inch rectangle.
In a small bowl, combine all "sugar & pumpkin spice filling ingredients" with a fork until well mixed. Use a spatula to spread the mixture on top of the dough, and gently press it into the dough with the spatula.
Tightly roll the long side of the dough to form a 15"-long log.
Gently score the top of the log marking 11 lines to make 12 even rolls. Use thread or unflavored dental floss to cut out the pumpkin cinnamon rolls. Slide the thread under the log and toss both ends of the thread over the top of the roll. Grab each end of the thread and pull, cleanly slicing off a roll. Continue until you have 12 rolls.
Place the pumpkin cinnamon rolls in a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 200℉ for two minutes. Turn the oven off. Place the baking pan in the oven and allow the rolls to rise for one hour. After rising, remove the rolls from the oven before preheating to 350℉ and baking the rolls. (See notes for an overnight rise option.)
Bake rolls at 350℉ for approximately 25-27 minutes until lightly golden brown.
Topping
Mix the "topping ingredients" (except for ground pumpkin spice) with a fork until the glaze is smooth. Spread the glaze over the warm pumpkin cinnamon rolls. Sprinkle with a dusting of pumpkin pie spice, and serve.
Notes
*King Arthur Gluten-Free Bread Flour is a gluten-free wheat starch-based flour and is formulated to be used in yeast bread recipes. King Arthur Gluten-Free Bread Flour is not safe for individuals with a wheat allergy. However, it meets the FDA standards for a gluten-free food, as the wheat starch has been processed to remove gluten to below 20 parts per million. To learn more about gluten-free wheat starch, visit: https://www.goglutenfreely.com/gluten-free-wheat-starch/.Overnight Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls: Reduce the yeast in the recipe to 1 heaping teaspoon. Place pumpkin cinnamon rolls in a greased 9x13 baking pan (or line pan with parchment paper). Cover with plastic wrap. Place rolls in the fridge for 8-24 hours. The dough should be puffy and nearly doubled after rising. When ready to bake, remove the baking pan from the refrigerator, remove the plastic wrap, and place the pan of rolls on top of the stove (it will be slightly warmer than the rest of your kitchen while the oven preheats). Preheat the oven to 350℉ and bake rolls according to the recipe instructions.