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Pumpkin-Shaped Dinner Rolls

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These adorable pumpkin-shaped dinner rolls are perfect for fall gatherings. They are soft, fluffy, and have a hint of sweetness that pairs well with savory dishes.


Ingredients

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Main Dough:

  • 1 ¼ cups (10 ounces) milk
  • 6 Tablespoons (3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (1.5 ounces) instant potato flakes
  • 2 ½ cups plus 1 Tablespoon (12.8 ounces) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast

For Shaping:

  • 48 pieces of kitchen twine, each cut into 8 to 10 inch lengths
  • 6 pretzel twists, broken in half

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Mix milk, butter, salt, sugar, potato flakes, flour, and yeast in a bowl until combined. Knead until smooth.
  2. Shape the Rolls: Divide the dough into small balls and tie with twine. Let rise, then remove twine and attach pretzel stem.
  3. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can brush the rolls with melted butter before baking for a shiny finish.
  • Feel free to add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a seasonal twist.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg