Mom's Pumpkin Rolls

Thanksgiving - Holidays and Events

A Thanksgiving favorite. They are even better the next day, cut in half, a little mayo, pepper, and leftover turkey, then off to the the mall at 6 am for Black Friday shopping.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 2hrs20 mins

Total: 2hrs50 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 2 dozen rolls

Mom's Pumpkin Rolls

Ingredients

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

½ cup lukewarm water

6 cups all-purpose flour

¾ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup white sugar

or as needed

2 eggs

1 cup scalded milk

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 egg yolk

½ teaspoon white sugar

or as needed

Cornucopia

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water in a bowl. Let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Mix flour salt butter 1 cup white sugar eggs and yeast mixture respectively in a large bowl. Stir in scalded milk and pumpkin puree until dough consistency is reached. Shape dough into a ball and place in a bowl; cover bowl with a towel. Let rise for 90 minutes.

Step 3

Shape dough into 2 dozen knotted rolls; arrange on a baking sheet. Let rise again for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 5

Whisk egg yolk with 1/2 teaspoon white sugar until dissolved; brush tops of rolls.

Step 6

Place baking sheet on the bottom rack of preheated oven; bake rolls for 10 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to top rack; bake until rolls are lightly browned 6 to 10 more minutes.

Nutritional Information

Mom's Pumpkin Rolls

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 172.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.5g 9%

Carbohydrates: 33.7g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 9.4g

Fat: 2.1g 3%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Cholesterol: 27.4mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 1631.1IU 33%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Folate: 67.5mcg 17%

Calcium: 22.2mg 2%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 8.9mg 3%

Potassium: 61.4mg 2%

Sodium: 91.2mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 19.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.