These pumpkin-shaped bread rolls are not only a delight to look at but also soft and fluffy on the inside. Made with a simple, buttery dough, they’re perfect for serving at fall gatherings, Halloween parties, or Thanksgiving dinner. The cute pumpkin shape adds a festive touch, making them a fun and creative way to enjoy homemade bread. Each bite is buttery and tender, and these little bread pumpkins are sure to be a hit!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe: You’ll love this recipe for its simplicity and versatility. The dough is soft, buttery, and easy to work with, and shaping it into pumpkins adds an element of fun. Whether you’re baking for a special holiday or just want to add some creativity to your baking routine, these pumpkin-shaped breads will be a delightful addition to your table. They’re perfect on their own, served with butter, or even used as mini sandwich rolls.
Perfect Occasion: These pumpkin-shaped bread rolls are ideal for autumn celebrations like Halloween, Thanksgiving, or fall-themed gatherings. They make a great addition to any bread basket and are perfect for holiday dinners or brunches. Serve them alongside soups, salads, or as a side for your main course, and they’ll add a festive charm to any meal. They also make great gifts for friends and family!
Decoration Tips: To enhance the pumpkin look, you can use small pieces of pecans or cloves to create "stems" on top of each roll. For an extra festive touch, brush the tops with a bit of melted butter after baking to give them a shiny finish. You can also dust them with a little cinnamon or pumpkin spice to enhance the autumn flavors. Serve these adorable pumpkin rolls in a basket with decorative fall leaves or mini pumpkins for a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients:
- 25g fresh yeast
- 120g whole milk
- 120g water
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 550g all-purpose flour
- 20g granulated sugar
- 10g salt
- 100g unsalted butter (room temperature)
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh yeast, whole milk, water, egg, and egg yolk. Stir well until the yeast dissolves.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well until the ingredients begin to come together.
- Add the softened butter to the dough and continue mixing for 10 to 15 minutes, until a smooth and elastic dough forms.
- Let the dough rest and rise for about 20 minutes, covered with a kitchen towel.
- After the dough has risen, divide it into 10 portions, each weighing around 100g. Shape each portion into small balls.
- To create the pumpkin shape, lightly tie each dough ball with four strings to create the indented "pumpkin" appearance. Be careful not to tighten the strings too much, as the dough will expand during rising and baking.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Let the pumpkin-shaped dough balls rise for another 15 minutes before baking.
- Place the dough balls in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Once baked, transfer the bread pumpkins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy!