{"id":28226,"date":"2023-11-01T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T13:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/?p=28226"},"modified":"2023-11-14T09:42:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T14:42:41","slug":"pumpkin-dinner-rolls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/pumpkin-dinner-rolls\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin Dinner Rolls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At our home, we have a pretty traditional Thanksgiving. We eat turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and plenty of dessert. We also take lots of naps.<\/p>\n<p>This year I&#8217;ve decided to shake things up just a bit. I&#8217;ll be smoking our turkey, because the flavor is indescribably delicious, and we&#8217;ll be serving these Pumpkin Dinner Rolls to dazzle the whole family.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28290 size-full\" title=\"This Thanksgiving, we'll be serving these Pumpkin Dinner Rolls to dazzle the whole family. They're a delicious alternative to typical holiday dinner rolls. \" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/10\/Pumpkin-Dinner-Rolls-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"This Thanksgiving, we'll be serving these Pumpkin Dinner Rolls to dazzle the whole family. They're a delicious alternative to typical holiday dinner rolls. \" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/10\/Pumpkin-Dinner-Rolls-Photo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/10\/Pumpkin-Dinner-Rolls-Photo-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/10\/Pumpkin-Dinner-Rolls-Photo-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These dinner rolls\u00a0get their amazing golden color from delicious pumpkin\u00a0puree. Yum! Adding a tiny amount of cinnamon gives them a layer of flavor that will complement anything else on your table.<\/p>\n<p>But don&#8217;t let the pumpkin and cinnamon fool you. These are definitely not a dessert. However, they do have a mild sweetness that shines against the savory dishes on your menu. Try them and let me know what you think.<\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-28708\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"28708\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/10\/Pumpkin-Dinner-Rolls-Main-683x1024-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/10\/Pumpkin-Dinner-Rolls-Main-683x1024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/10\/Pumpkin-Dinner-Rolls-Main-683x1024-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/10\/Pumpkin-Dinner-Rolls-Main-683x1024-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/10\/Pumpkin-Dinner-Rolls-Main-683x1024-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/wprm_print\/pumpkin-dinner-rolls\" style=\"color: #444444;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #777777;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"28708\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#444444\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print Recipe<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Pumpkin Dinner Rolls<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">These delicious dinner rolls are easy to make. They add color to your table and a mild sweetness. Enjoy!<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-28708 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"28708\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Toni Anderson<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-28708-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-28708-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"28708\" data-servings=\"12\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">molasses<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">honey<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">melted<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pumpkin puree<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">yeast<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or 1 packet<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">warm water<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-28708-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-28708-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"28708\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-28708-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-28708-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add the molasses, honey, butter, and pumpkin puree. Stir briskly to blend. If the mixture is extremely stiff and hard to stir then add very warm water 1 tablespoon at a time. It should look like a stiff dough, not a cake batter. So make sure not to add too much water at once.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-28708-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add in the yeast and knead the dough until it's smooth to the touch. Set the dough aside and cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise at room temperature for 60 - 90 minutes until doubled in size.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-28708-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Heat oven to 375\u00b0 F and spray a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-28708-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Divide the dough into 12 balls and place in muffin pan. Cover and allow the rolls to rise for about 30 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-28708-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Uncover and bake at 375\u00b0 for 15 - 20 minutes until very light golden brown. Remove the rolls to a cooling rack and serve hot.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>I really hope you enjoy this recipe. It&#8217;s a delicious alternative to your typical holiday dinner rolls.\u00a0Try them with honey butter or to scoop up the last bit of mashed potatoes. I love them slathered with apple butter.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28229 size-full\" title=\"This Thanksgiving, we'll be serving these Pumpkin Dinner Rolls to dazzle the whole family. They're a delicious alternative to typical holiday dinner rolls. \" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2016\/09\/pumpkin-dinner-rolls-bottom.jpg\" alt=\"This Thanksgiving, we'll be serving these Pumpkin Dinner Rolls to dazzle the whole family. 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