Description
These Pumpkin Dinner Rolls are soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for fall meals or holiday dinners. Made with pumpkin puree and warm spices, they are easy to make and great for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For Brushing:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mixing: Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix until dough forms. Add more flour if sticky. Knead for 6–8 minutes.
- Rising: Let dough rise until doubled in size, about 1–1.5 hours.
- Shaping: Divide dough, shape into balls, and place in baking dish. Let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake rolls for 15–18 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter.
Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, warm milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
Notes
- These rolls are soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for fall meals or holiday dinners.
- Make ahead and reheat before serving for convenience.
- For extra flavor, brush with maple butter or sprinkle flaky sea salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
