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Honey Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

Irresistibly Soft Honey Pumpkin Dinner Rolls for Fall Feasts

These Honey Pumpkin Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for fall feasts, adding warmth to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Warm to about 100°F
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure freshness
  • 1 large Egg Can replace with a flaxseed egg
  • 1 cup Pure Pumpkin Puree
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Weight measurement preferred.
  • 1 cup Bread Flour Can use all-purpose if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened
For the Toppings
  • 1 large Egg Wash (1 egg + 2 tsp water) For brushing
  • 1 tablespoon Honey For brushing
  • Pumpkin Seeds For topping
  • Granulated Sugar Optional sprinkle

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Dough Hook
  • baking sheet
  • Clean Kitchen Towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together warm milk, honey, and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In a larger bowl, whisk all-purpose flour, bread flour, and fine sea salt until combined.
  3. Add egg and pumpkin puree to yeast mixture, stir gently. Gradually mix in flour mixture, then incorporate butter.
  4. Knead dough using a mixer for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
  6. Punch down the dough, divide it into 12 equal pieces, and shape into balls.
  7. Cover rolls and let rise for about 1 hour until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush rolls with egg wash before baking.
  9. Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These rolls can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.

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