4 Ingredient Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
These 4-Ingredient Pumpkin Dinner Rolls are a simple, yeast-free way to bring a warm, autumn touch to your meal. They’re easy to prepare and have a soft, pillowy texture. Without the need for yeast or rising time, they bake up golden brown and slightly sweet, making them the perfect complement to any cozy fall dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (112 g) canned pumpkin puree
- 2/3 cup (5 fl oz, 146 ml) heavy cream
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 3 cups (384 g) self rising flour, see note before starting
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the pumpkin puree, heavy cream and 1 egg. Using the dough hook attachment, mix ingredients on low speed until evenly combined.
- Add the flour and continue to mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together, about 1 to 2 minutes. Increase the speed to medium (I did 2-3 speed on my kitchenaid) and knead the dough briefly until the dough is smooth, elastic and is no longer sticking to the bowl (this should only take about 30 seconds to 1 minute).
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 9 equal portions (use a scale if possible). Shape each portion into a ball, kneading and gathering the edges of the dough toward the center to make a taut, round ball with a smooth top.
- Place the balls of dough in a greased 8-inch square baking dish in rows of 3. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let sit for 20 to 30 minutes to let the gluten relax.
- While the dough is resting, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). In a small bowl, whisk the remaining egg. If desired, you can add 1 tbsp of water to the egg to make it easier to break up the egg whites.
- Right before baking, brush the top of the rolls with egg wash. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked through (mine took 30 mintues). If desired, brush tops of bread rolls with melted butter before serving.
Notes
- Self-rising flour amount. There are 2 main kinds of self-rising flour sold in the US. One that is a lower protein (2 grams per 1/4 cup (30g)) flour and one that has a regular amount of protein (3 grams per 1/4 cup (30 g)). Brands like King Arthur Flour and White Lily make the low protein flour. Brands like Gold Medal* and most store/generic brands contain a regular protein amount. The amount of protein affects how much liquid is absorbed. For this recipe, you want a flour with a regular amount of protein. Please use a self-rising flour with 3 grams of protein per 1/4 cup (30 g). Or make your own self-rising flour with the recipe below.
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- Homemade self-rising flour: Combine 3 cups of all purpose flour, 1.5 tbsp baking powder and 3/4 tsp salt. Whisk to evenly combine. Make sure your all purpose flour has a regular amount of protein (3 grams per 1/4 cup). Most brands in the US contain this amount but there are some brands with higher protein (4 grams per 1/4 cup) such as King Arthur Flour and Bob's Red Mill. You do not want a high protein flour for this bread. It will make the bread dense and dry.
- To properly measure flour, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level off with a knife. Do not directly dip the measuring cup into the flour because this results in too much flour. Use this method of measuring whether you are measuring self-rising flour or measuring all purpose flour to make your own self-rising flour.
- If desired, you can sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top of the bread rolls before baking.
- Estimated nutrition does not include egg wash.
Serving: 1roll, Calories: 205kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 481mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 2g, NET CARBS: 32
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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