Hand-Crafted Pumpkin-Shaped Dinner Rolls for Your Holiday Table
These whimsical Pumpkin-Shaped Dinner Rolls are a show-stopping holiday centerpiece. Made with a soft, honey-enriched dough, they use a clever twine-tying technique to create perfect autumn pumpkin ridges.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 mins
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup warm milk (105 Fahrenheit)
1 package (0.25 oz) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon fine salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
48 strands kitchen twine (10 inches each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for soaking twine)
Instructions
1. Combine warm milk, yeast, honey, and melted butter in a bowl; let bloom until foamy.
2. Incorporate salt and flour gradually until a sticky dough forms.
3. Knead on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place in a greased bowl and let rise for 90 minutes until doubled in size.
5. Soak kitchen strings in vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
6. Divide dough into 12 balls, reserving a small scrap for stems. Shape balls tightly.
7. Crisscross 4 strings in a star pattern, place dough ball in center, and tie loosely at the top.
8. Let tied rolls rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 Fahrenheit.
9. Dust lightly with flour and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
10. Cool for 15 minutes, remove strings carefully, and insert baked dough stems.
Notes
Do not tie the strings too tight; leave room for the dough to expand.
Ensure strings are well-oiled or they will stick to the crust.
Use a cinnamon stick or pecan as an alternative stem for a rustic look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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