Description
Homemade pumpkin cinnasticks blend warm spices with crispy pastry for a delightful autumn treat. Sweet cinnamon and pumpkin merge in an easy dessert you can enjoy with coffee or as a quick afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (370 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup (122 g) pumpkin puree
- ½ cup (125 ml) warm milk
- 1 ½ tsps (6 g) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsps pumpkin spice seasoning
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsps (85 g) melted butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (125 ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (125 ml) maple syrup
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Combine warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast until frothy, then blend in pumpkin puree for a rich, aromatic base.
- Dough Preparation: In a stand mixer, merge the yeast mixture with flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, ginger, and egg yolk. Knead until the dough becomes silky and resilient, developing a smooth, cohesive texture.
- First Proofing: Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm environment until it expands to double its original volume, approximately one hour.
- Flavor Infusion: Craft a decadent pumpkin spice butter by whisking melted butter with brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for the upcoming creation.
- Dough Shaping: Roll the risen dough into a rectangular canvas, generously applying the pumpkin spice butter across half the surface. Fold the dough lengthwise, creating a compact rectangle.
- Cutting and Twisting: Slice the dough into 16 uniform strips. Expertly twist each strip by rotating the ends in opposite directions, creating intricate, spiraled cinnasticks.
- Second Proofing: Arrange the twisted strips on the prepared baking sheet, allowing them to rise and develop additional volume in a warm environment for 30 minutes.
- Maple Cream Cheese Dip: Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Separately, blend cream cheese with maple syrup, then gently incorporate the whipped cream for a luxurious dipping sauce.
- Baking Process: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the cinnasticks until they achieve a golden-brown hue, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Final Touch: Brush the freshly baked cinnasticks with a butter and cinnamon sugar mixture. Allow a brief cooling period before serving alongside the maple cream cheese dip.
Notes
- Yeast Activation Tip: Ensure milk temperature is precisely 110°F to properly activate yeast without killing it.
- Dough Consistency Check: Aim for a soft, slightly tacky dough texture that springs back when lightly pressed.
- Rising Environment Matters: Choose a draft-free, warm spot around 80-85°F for optimal dough rising and volume development.
- Twisting Technique: Gently stretch and twist strips with consistent pressure to create uniform, beautiful cinnasticks.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg