These cute and tasty pumpkin shaped dinner rolls are the perfect addition to any fall meal or gathering. Made with a soft and fluffy dough, these rolls are shaped like little pumpkins and will impress your guests. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed with your favorite soup, stew, or as a side dish. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these adorable and delicious rolls that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and pumpkin spice. Mix well.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter, milk, and water until warm. Stir to combine.
- Add the warm liquid mixture and pumpkin puree to the dry ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Using a sharp knife, make 8 evenly spaced cuts around each ball of dough, about halfway through the dough.
- Shape the cuts into pumpkin-like grooves by gently pulling the dough towards the center.
- Cover the rolls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush the rolls with the beaten egg yolk.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool on a wire rack before serving.
