Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with these delightful pumpkin dinner rolls. Soft and fluffy, each roll boasts a subtle sweetness and a beautiful golden hue, making them the perfect accompaniment to any meal during the fall season. With a hint of pumpkin flavor and a comforting texture, these rolls are sure to become a family favorite. Serve them warm, dusted with flour, alongside your favorite dishes or as a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk (warmed to 105-115°F)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, pumpkin puree, and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the mixture; let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk in egg and melted butter until combined.
- In another bowl, mix 4 cups of flour with salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough forms. Add remaining flour if needed.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until doubled.
- Punch down the dough; divide into 12 pieces and shape into rolls.
- Arrange rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet; cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F during the second rise.
- Bake rolls for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving and dust with flour.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (50g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg