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Soft Pumpkin Rolls

Soft Pumpkin Rolls That Melt in Your Mouth with Spice Butter

Soft Pumpkin Rolls are a delightful treat with a cozy, autumnal flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups Water Heated to 105°F-115°F
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar A pinch helps activate the yeast
  • 2.25 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Ensure it bubbles before use
  • 1 cups Pumpkin Purée Canned or fresh cooked
  • 0.25 cups Honey Can be replaced with sugar
  • 2 large Eggs One for mixing and one for brushing
  • 0.25 cups Butter (melted) Enriches the flavor and texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 3-4 cups All-Purpose Flour Adjust if dough feels too sticky
Whipped Spice Butter Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups Butter (softened) At room temperature
  • 0.25 cups Brown Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust based on personal preference
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Adjust based on personal preference
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice Adjust based on personal preference
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Adjust based on personal preference
  • 1 teaspoon Cloves Adjust based on personal preference

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat ½ cup of water to 105°F-115°F. Combine warm water with a pinch of sugar and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine 1 cup of pumpkin purée, ¼ cup of honey, and ¼ cup of melted butter. Add one beaten egg. Pour in the frothy yeast mixture and mix well.
  3. Gradually add 3 to 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix on low speed until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms, about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough, divide into 12 pieces, and shape into balls. Arrange in a greased baking dish and let rise for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush tops of rolls with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  7. Prepare the whipped spice butter by beating together ½ cup of softened butter, ¼ cup of brown sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt. Add spices gradually while whisking.
  8. Serve warm rolls with whipped spice butter on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Check that the yeast is fresh and bubbly. Adjust flour gradually for the best dough consistency. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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