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Soft Pumpkin Rolls

Soft Pumpkin Rolls That Melt in Your Mouth

These soft pumpkin rolls with whipped spice butter are perfect for autumn, infused with subtle sweetness and warm spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
First Rise 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water between 105°F and 115°F
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar can replace with honey
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast ensure it's fresh
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée canned or fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Honey can replace with sugar
  • 1 large Egg split for egg wash
  • 1/4 cup Butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt about 1 tsp for balance
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour adjust if too sticky
For the Whipped Spice Butter
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Spices Cinnamon, Ginger, Allspice, Nutmeg, Cloves to preference

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Dough Hook
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate Yeast: Warm water to 105°F-115°F, mix with sugar, sprinkle yeast, let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Blend pumpkin purée, honey, beaten egg, melted butter. Add yeast mixture, stir, then mix in flour and salt until dough forms.
  3. Knead Dough: Knead on medium speed for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and rest in greased bowl.
  4. First Rise: Let dough rise in a warm area until doubled, 1 to 1.5 hours.
  5. Shape Rolls: Punch down dough, divide into 12 balls, place in greased dish, cover, and rise 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush tops with beaten egg.
  7. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding.
  8. Make Whipped Spice Butter: Beat softened butter with brown sugar and spices until fluffy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal results, measure ingredients accurately and watch baking times closely to avoid dryness.

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