Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls (Einkorn)

Recipe details updated on October 13th, 2026

Step 1

In a medium-large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter and milk (or water), stirring until well incorporated. Whisk in the coconut sugar, followed by the eggs, mixing until smooth. Gradually whisk in the melted, slightly cooled butter. Add the sifted flour and salt, then use a spatula or Danish dough whisk to mix until a shaggy, sticky dough forms. Cover the bowl and allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes before proceeding.

Step 2

After the dough has rested for 15 minutes, lightly wet your hand to prevent sticking. Perform a series of gentle stretch-and-folds by lifting one side of the dough, stretching it upward, and folding it back over itself. Rotate the bowl and repeat until you’ve worked your way around the dough. Allow the dough to rest for another 15 minutes, then repeat the stretch-and-fold process again. Allow the dough to rest for another 15 minutes, and repeat the final stretch-and-fold process one last time.

Cover the bowl with compostable cling wrap and drape a clean kitchen towel loosely over the top. Leave the dough to ferment on the countertop at room temperature overnight, approximately 10–12 hours, or until it has noticeably expanded, appears puffy, and develops small bubbles on the surface. The dough should feel soft, airy, and pliable. Fermentation time may vary depending on the temperature of your kitchen and the activity of your sourdough starter.

Step 3

In the morning, dough should have puffed up nicely while fermenting overnight. Remove the butter from fridge in advance, so it can soften up to room temperature. Get started by making your filling. Combine all filling ingredients in a small bowl. Mix very well with a soft spatula or spoon. Set Aside for a minute while you roll out the dough.

Step 4

Lightly flour your countertop and use a dough scraper to gently transfer the dough from the bowl onto the prepared surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a large rectangle, approximately ¼ inch thick. As you begin rolling, periodically lift and rotate the dough to prevent it from sticking, dusting the countertop lightly with additional flour if needed.

Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, covering the entire surface all the way to the edges.

Step 5

Generously butter your preferred baking dish, then drizzle a small amount of cream (optional) evenly over the bottom. You can use one 9″x13″ dish or two smaller dishes. Using a pizza cutter or pastry cutter, slice the dough into 10–12 evenly sized strips. Starting at one end, carefully roll each strip away from you to form a cinnamon roll. Arrange the rolls in the prepared baking dish, leaving a little space between each one to allow for expansion.

Loosely cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise at room temperature for approximately 2–3 hours, or until the rolls have noticeably increased in size and appear soft, airy, and puffy.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 375℉ when ready to bake. Right before baking, drizzle a little cream overtop and around the cinnamon rolls (optional). Bake for 22-24 minutes until golden and when a thermometer inserted into center reads 190℉. Over-baking will dry out cinnamon rolls. Remove from oven and allow to rest for several minutes.

Step 7

While the cinnamon rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the room-temperature cream cheese and butter on medium-high speed for 2–3 minutes, until smooth, light, and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed. Gradually add the sifted maple sugar, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly combined.

With the mixer running on medium speed, slowly drizzle in the cream or half-and-half, a little at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. The finished frosting should be thick and spreadable, yet soft, fluffy, and creamy.

Step 8

While the cinnamon rolls are still warm, generously spread the cream cheese frosting over the tops, allowing it to soften and melt into the swirls and crevices. Serve immediately while warm, soft, and gooey!