October is officially here.
The leaves are changing colours, the temperature is cooling down, and every time you walk outside you're met with that beautiful crisp, autumn air.
And with Canadian Thanksgiving coming up this weekend, it's all about those pumpkin treats. One of my favourites being Pumpkin Sticky Buns.
If pumpkin pie filling found its way to a cinnamon bun, you would get this recipe. Fluffy clouds of dough with a velvety, sticky spiced date and pumpkin filling make for a dessert that delights the tastebuds and makes the house smell like Bath and Body Works candles.
Intrigued? The recipe is below.
Recipe
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 tbsp coconut sugar
Dash of salt
2 1/4 tsp yeast (one packet)
1 1/3 cup warm water
1 cup or so of pitted dates (softened)
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup pureed pumpkin
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp full fat coconut milk
Dash salt
1 tsp vanilla
Pumpkin pie spice
Method
Start by putting the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl and stir to combine. Add the warm water little by little and continue stirring until a soft dough forms (it should be a little bit sticky but still a dough; you do not want it to be stiff, it’s better to add a little too much water and re-add some flour later). Once you have your dough, cover the bowl and allow it to rise for one hour. In this time, prepare your filling by placing softened dates (if they aren't soft when you open them, soak them in water for at least 30 mins before using) and all remaining ingredients except for the pumpkin pie spice to a blender and pulse until a smooth caramel forms.
After the one hour, uncover your dough and knead 8-12 times before rolling it out onto a floured countertop. Roll into a flat rectangle and spread your caramel mixture evenly across the entirety of the dough. Sprinkle generously with the pumpkin pie spice and roll the dough bottom to top, sealing it by pinching slightly when you finish. Cut cinnamon rolls approx 1 1/2 inches thick and place on a lined or greased pan. Once again cover with a tea towel and allow to rise an additional 30 mins. Once risen, bake them at 350 for 20-25 mins until lightly browned.
And there you have it! The taste of fall rolled up into a warm, pillowy treat.
I hope you've enjoyed this recipe, sunbeams! And, as always, if you try out this recipe be sure to let me know what you think and tag me in your recreations on Instagram (they always make my day).
Happy October!