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These soft and fluffy pumpkin bread rolls are lightly sweet, brushed with butter, and rolled in cinnamon sugar — they taste just like autumn comfort. The pumpkin purée gives them a beautiful orange hue and a tender texture, while the cinnamon sugar coating adds a warm, spiced sweetness. Decorate with rosemary or pretzel sticks for the cutest pumpkin “stems.” Perfect for Thanksgiving, cozy brunch, or just to make your kitchen smell amazing.
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Combine flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
Add pumpkin purée, warm milk, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each into a ball.
Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them.
Cover and let the rolls rise for 30 minutes until puffed.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Brush the warm rolls with melted butter.
Roll each buttered roll in cinnamon sugar to coat.
Decorate with rosemary or pretzel sticks to create pumpkin stems.
Use canned pumpkin purée for convenience or roast and purée fresh pumpkin for a richer flavor.
Warm milk helps activate the yeast faster, but make sure it’s not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
For a stronger cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon in the dough or add a pinch to the cinnamon sugar coating.
Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, but the texture will be denser. You may need to adjust the liquid slightly.
How do I know when the rolls are done baking?
The rolls should be golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Can I freeze these rolls?
Yes, freeze them after baking and cooling. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
What can I use instead of rosemary or pretzel sticks for stems?
You can use small celery sticks or even candy canes for a fun twist.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, you can refrigerate the dough overnight after the first rise. Let it come to room temperature before shaping and baking.
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