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Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Soft, flavorful pumpkin dinner rolls perfect for fall gatherings or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Dough
- 4 ½ - 5 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 4 ½ teaspoons rapid rise, instant yeast
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110° - 115° F)
- 1 cup pumpkin (pure pumpkin)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 5 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 egg room temperature egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (to brush on top)
Instructions
- Mix 3 cups of flour, yeast, brown sugar, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, salt, warm milk, butter, and egg until combined.
- Gradually add remaining flour until dough is soft, slightly sticky, and pulls away from the bowl edges.
- Let dough rise in a greased bowl covered for 45 minutes until doubled.
- Punch down dough, form into 24 rolls, place on a greased baking dish, and let rise for another 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), bake rolls for 12-15 minutes until golden, then brush with melted butter before serving.
Notes
For softer rolls, cover with a towel during rising.