Pumpkin Dinner Rolls with Honey Butter
Warm, soft, and perfectly cozy, these Pumpkin Dinner Rolls with Honey Butter are the ultimate comfort food for any meal! Fluffy rolls infused with rich pumpkin flavor pair beautifully with sweet, creamy honey butter for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Ingredients
- For the Rolls
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¼ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves (optional, for warmth)
- For the Honey Butter Glaze
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Step 2: Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, egg, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Step 3: Knead the Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
- Step 4: Shape the Rolls: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a smooth ball. Arrange balls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 5: Second Rise: Cover and let rolls rise for another 30–40 minutes, until puffy.
- Step 6: Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Step 7: Brush with Honey Butter: Mix melted butter, honey, and a pinch of salt. Brush the warm rolls generously with honey butter right out of the oven.