– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
– 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
– 1/2 cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
– 2 large eggs
– 4 cups all-purpose flour (more for dusting)
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon allspice
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
– 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Creating these amazing Brown Butter Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls involves a few essential steps. Follow this guide for best results:
1. Brown the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter until it begins to foam. Continue cooking, stirring often until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
2. Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brown butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and pumpkin puree. Add the frothy yeast mixture and eggs, stirring until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
5. Make the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth.
6. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
7. Prepare the Filling: While the dough is rising, mix together 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in a small bowl for the filling.
8. Roll Out the Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle (about 16×12 inches).
9. Spread the Filling: Evenly spread the browned butter (about 4 tablespoons) over the dough. Then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the surface.
10. Roll and Cut: Starting from the longer side of the rectangle, carefully roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal slices.
11. Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with a towel, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
12. Preheat the Oven: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
13. Bake the Rolls: Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
14. Prepare the Frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
15. Cool and Frost: Once the rolls are out of the oven, allow them to cool for about 10-15 minutes before drizzling the frosting on top.