Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water
- 0.25 oz. active dry yeast (1 packet or 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 3–4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 pretzel sticks, broken in half
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let it proof for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, and pumpkin puree. Add the proofed yeast mixture.
- Gradually mix in 2 cups of flour until dough becomes difficult to stir.
- Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and slightly sticky, about 6 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Prepare 48 pieces of kitchen twine and set aside.
- Punch down dough, divide into two pieces, and shape into balls.
- Tie each ball with prepared strings in a star shape and place on a baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool rolls slightly, snip strings, and remove. Insert a pretzel stick into the center before serving.
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Use warm water to activate the yeast but avoid hot water that can kill it.
Ensure proper rising time for the best texture.
Feel free to experiment with spices or ingredients for variations.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20