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Honey Pumpkin Dinner Rolls Recipe

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These Honey Pumpkin Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and lightly sweetened with honey and pumpkin puree, making them perfect for fall or any cozy meal. With a tender crumb and a golden crust topped with pumpkin seeds, they bring a subtle sweetness and seasonal flair to your table. Ideal as a dinner side or for holiday gatherings, these rolls combine wholesome ingredients with a comforting homemade touch.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed to 100 degrees F (177 ml)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 egg (for dough)
  • 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (2 oz or 56 g)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 2 teaspoons water (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (for egg wash)

Dry Ingredients

  • 300 g all purpose flour (about 2 cups)
  • 300 g bread flour (about 2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Toppings

  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  • Granulated sugar (for sprinkling, optional)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Whisk the warm milk, yeast, and honey together in the bowl of your stand mixer and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy, indicating it is active and ready to use.
  2. Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, bread flour, and fine sea salt. It’s best to use a scale for accurate measurement rather than a measuring cup.
  3. Mix dough: Add the egg and pumpkin puree to the milk mixture, then gradually add the flour mixture. Mix on medium-low speed until the dough just begins to come together. Add the softened unsalted butter and continue mixing on medium-low for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, add additional flour a tablespoon at a time as needed.
  4. First rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  5. Shape rolls: Grease a 9×13 inch rimmed baking sheet. Punch down the dough to release air, transfer to a clean surface, and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and arrange them on the baking sheet with about an inch of space between each roll.
  6. Second rise: Cover the rolls loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise until puffy and touching, approximately 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven and prepare egg wash: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC). In a small bowl, whisk together the second egg, water, and honey until smooth.
  8. Apply egg wash and add toppings: Brush the tops of the rolls with the egg wash mixture. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds and a light dusting of granulated sugar on top if desired.
  9. Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown on top and fully cooked through.
  10. Cool and serve: Remove rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use a kitchen scale for flour measurement for best results, as cup measurements can vary.
  • The dough should be tacky but not sticky; add flour gradually if it’s too sticky to handle.
  • Letting the dough rise adequately is crucial for fluffy rolls; ensure a warm environment for the yeast to activate and dough to proof.
  • Optionally sprinkle granulated sugar on top for a subtle sweetness and a slight crunch.
  • These rolls freeze well; cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze. Reheat in the oven before serving.

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