Celebrate Halloween with these charming and delicious Pumpkin-Shaped Brioche rolls. Filled with a surprise center of spread, these brioche rolls are not only adorable but also incredibly tasty. The use of flower water adds a subtle, fragrant touch to the dough, making these brioches a delightful treat for any Halloween gathering or autumn celebration.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Festive Shape: Perfect for Halloween and fall festivities.
- Surprise Filling: A hidden center of spread adds an extra layer of flavor.
- Soft and Fluffy: Enjoy the light and tender texture of homemade brioche.
- Fun to Make: A great baking project to enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients for Brioche Dough:
- Flour: 530g
- Instant Yeast: 7g
- Lukewarm Milk: 230ml
- Salt: A pinch
- Softened Butter: 75g
- Egg: 1
- Sugar: 30g
- Orange Blossom Water: 1 tsp
- Spread (e.g., Nutella)
- Egg Yolk: 1 (for glazing)
Instructions:
- Make small mounds of spread on parchment paper and freeze for 1 hour.
- In a bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, orange blossom water, egg, lukewarm milk, and salt.
- Knead by hand or in a mixer.
- Add softened butter and knead until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky (about 5 minutes).
- Let the dough rise in a warm oven (turned off) for 40 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 60g pieces.
- Form balls, make a well in each, and insert a frozen spread ball. Reseal and reshape into balls.
- Tie kitchen string around each ball to form pumpkin shapes (see video for technique).
- Place on a baking sheet and let rise for 1.5 hours.
- Brush with egg yolk and bake at 170°C (338°F) for 12 minutes.
- Carefully remove the string after baking.
Enjoy these Pumpkin-Shaped Brioche rolls as a festive and delightful addition to your Halloween celebrations. They’re sure to impress and satisfy your guests! 🎃🍞
