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Cinnamon Roll Pumpkin Focaccia

Soft, fluffy focaccia meets gooey cinnamon roll goodness in this ultimate comfort food combining pumpkin, warm spices, and a sweet cinnamon swirl.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup warm whole milk (110°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add pumpkin puree, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F. Punch down dough and roll it out into a rectangle about 12×16 inches.
  6. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the buttered dough.
  7. Roll the dough tightly into a log, then coil it into a round focaccia shape and place on a greased baking sheet.
  8. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. While focaccia bakes, prepare the glaze by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  11. Allow focaccia to cool slightly before drizzling the cream cheese glaze over the top.
  12. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use fresh yeast and ensure the milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly. The cream cheese glaze adds a rich sweetness that complements the pumpkin and cinnamon flavors perfectly.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Breakfast/Brunch
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg