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Soft Pumpkin Rolls

Fluffy Soft Pumpkin Rolls to Embrace Autumn Bliss

These Soft Pumpkin Rolls are light, fluffy treats that capture the essence of fall, perfect for any autumn gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 0.5 cups Water Lukewarm, 105°F to 115°F
  • 3 tablespoons Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 cups Pumpkin Purée Canned or fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can be replaced with sugar
  • 2 large Eggs One for mixing, one for brushing
  • 1/4 cups Butter Melted for the dough
  • 1 teaspoons Salt
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Adjust for consistency
For the Whipped Spice Butter
  • 1/2 cups Butter Softened
  • 1/4 cups Brown Sugar Adjust to taste
  • Spices (e.g., cinnamon, nutmeg) Experiment for preferred warmth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Dough hook
  • paddle attachment

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Warm ½ cup of water to 105°F-115°F, stir in sugar and yeast; let sit 5 mins until bubbly.
  2. Combine pumpkin purée, honey, melted butter, and one beaten egg in stand mixer. Add yeast mixture and mix well.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt while mixing with dough hook until soft and slightly sticky.
  4. Cover dough in greased bowl with cling film; let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down dough, divide into 12 portions, roll into balls, place in greased dish, let rise 30 mins.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F, brush rolls with egg, bake for 25-30 mins until golden brown.
  7. Whip together softened butter, brown sugar, spices, and salt until light and fluffy for whipped spice butter.
  8. Serve warm rolls with whipped spice butter once cooled slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These rolls are perfect for breakfast or as a side to festive gatherings. Feel free to experiment with different spices in the butter.

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