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Pumpkin Dinner Rolls Recipe: Easy Fluffy Rolls with Honey Butter

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These fluffy pumpkin dinner rolls are soft, golden, and lightly sweetened, with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Brushed with creamy honey butter, they make the perfect cozy side for autumn dinners, holidays, or any family gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet, about 7g)
  • ½ cup warm milk (120ml, about 105°F/40°C)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree (80g, homemade or canned)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (60g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 ¾ – 3 cups all-purpose flour (330-360g), plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (60g) (for honey butter)
  • 2 tbsp honey (30ml) (for honey butter)
  • Pinch of salt (for honey butter)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast. Sprinkle in 1 tbsp of the sugar, stir, and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, melted butter, egg, and the remaining sugar. Add the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
  3. In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, stirring until a dough forms. If dough is sticky, add 1 tbsp flour at a time. If too dry, add a splash of milk.
  4. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until soft and elastic, or use a stand mixer with dough hook for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for 60-75 minutes until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and divide into 15-18 equal pieces (about 40g each). Roll each piece into a ball.
  7. Arrange balls in a greased 9×13-inch pan or on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes until puffy.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 18-22 minutes, until golden on top and hollow-sounding when tapped. If they brown too fast, tent loosely with foil.
  9. While rolls bake, mix softened butter, honey, and a pinch of salt until creamy for the honey butter.
  10. Brush warm rolls generously with honey butter. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For extra fluffy rolls, let them rise an extra 10 minutes before baking. The second rise is key for pillowy texture. You can refrigerate shaped rolls overnight and bake fresh in the morning. For dairy-free, use almond milk and vegan butter; for gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Rolls are best served warm with honey butter, and leftovers make great mini sandwiches or breakfast toast.

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