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    Soft and Fluffy Pumpkin Pull Apart Rolls

    Published: Nov 17, 2015 · Modified: Nov 3, 2023 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Pumpkin Pull Apart Rolls are lovely light and fluffy dinner rolls with added pumpkin puree for a beautiful golden color and some extra nutrition.

    Craving something cozy this fall? Look no further than these delectable Pumpkin Pull Apart Rolls!

    With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can bake up a batch of these warm and fluffy treats that are sure to please. They’re perfect for any occasion - from a cozy Autumn brunch to your Thanksgiving feast.

    pumpkin pull apart rolls in a pan

    I have had this recipe saved from Sunset Magazine since 2007, and I finally had some pumpkin on hand to actually make them. They have a lovely golden color to them and are so soft and fluffy.

    Making Freeze and Bake Rolls

    These would be fabulous for Thanksgiving dinner, and you can partially bake them ahead of time and just heat them up before serving.

    They do stale pretty quickly, so I would not recommend baking them several days ahead and serving.

    Bake for half the time, then wrap in plastic or foil and freeze or refrigerate. Let them come to room temperature and bake until golden just before serving.

    Ingredients for Pumpkin Pull Apart Rolls

    The ingredients are basic bread making ingredients plus pumpkin:

    • flour - all purpose or bread making flour work best
    • yeast - make sure it is fresh
    • sugar - to give the yeast something to eat, these are not a sweetened roll
    • milk - your favorite dairy or non dairy
    • egg - or egg substitute (makes the rolls richer)
    • shortening or coconut oil
    • butter - or shortening or coconut oil for vegan preparation
    • salt

    Be sure to use pumpkin or squash WITHOUT seasoning in it. Some are pre-seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg.

    pumpkin pull apart rolls in a pan

    Recipe

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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ cup warm milk
    • 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast (1 packet)
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1 egg
    • ¾ cups pureed pumpkin or other squash
    • 5 tablespoons vegetable shortening
    • 4-5 cups all purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 teaspoons flour (poppy seeds, or sesame seeds)

    Instructions
     

    • Combine milk, yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Let proof for 5 minutes. Beat in egg.
    • Add in pumpkin puree and shortening until combined.
    • Add 1 ½ cups flour and stir to combine. Add more flour ½ cup at a time until dough sticks to spoon and pulls away from the sides. You may not use all 5 cups of flour.
    • Preheat oven to the lowest possible setting. Lightly flour the counter and knead the dough for about 2 minutes. If it is too sticky add slightly more flour, but the dough should be soft.
    • Put dough in a large greased bowl and cover with a towel. Turn oven off and put the dough in to rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
    • Spray (or butter) a 9 x 13 inch pan.
    • Punch down dough turn out on a lightly floured counter and knead dough for another 5-7 minutes until smooth and supple. Divide dough into 4 balls, then divide the 4 balls into 6 balls for a total of 24.
    • Shape each ball into a round roll and place in pan so barely touching. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with flour or seeds. Cover pan with plastic wrap.
    • Let rise for 30 minutes. After about 20 minutes, preheat oven to 400℉. Bake rolls for 20 minutes until golden brown.
    • For freeze and bake rolls: bake 10 minutes, let cool, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and freeze. To bake, let rolls come to room temperature and bake at 400℉ until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.

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    Until next time, happy eating!
    ~Audrey

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    Comments

    1. Winnie

      November 17, 2015 at 5:28 am

      I love pull-apart bread, and I like pumpkin read - so I think it's a fantastic combination. you make me wanna bake it 🙂

      Thank you for the party, and I hope you have a nice week

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 20, 2015 at 12:52 pm

        Thanks for stopping by, Winnie.

    2. Kim~madeinaday

      November 17, 2015 at 6:37 pm

      The pull apart buns sound great for Thanksgiving! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on my Thanksgiving Pinterest Board! Have a great week!
      Kim

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 20, 2015 at 12:51 pm

        Thanks, Kim!

    3. Easypeasylifematters

      November 18, 2015 at 8:58 pm

      These sound so heavenly!!! Can't wait to give them a try 🙂

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 20, 2015 at 12:50 pm

        They are so light and fluffy.

    4. Wendy @ Living Almost Naturally

      November 23, 2015 at 5:23 am

      These Pumpkin Pull Apart Rolls look delicious!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 23, 2015 at 8:09 am

        Thanks, Wendy.

    5. Amberjane

      November 23, 2015 at 7:02 am

      These look very tasty - thank you for sharing on Pin Worthy Wednesday

      Reply
      • Audrey

        November 23, 2015 at 8:08 am

        Thanks for stopping by.

    6. Jamie

      November 27, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Those sound so yummy!! I might try them when we have family up for Christmas!! Pinned it! #HomeMattersParty

      Reply
    7. Sahana

      November 28, 2015 at 8:54 am

      Looks delicious, Audrey . I have never tried pull apart rolls.

      Reply

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