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
Scale
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
- Prepare the Dough: Mix milk, butter, salt, sugar, potato flakes, flour, and yeast in a bowl until combined. Knead until smooth.
- Shape the Rolls: Divide the dough into small balls and tie with twine. Let rise, then remove twine and attach pretzel stem.
- 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