Pumpkin Brioche Rolls Recipe

These Pumpkin Brioche Rolls are a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving table. Soft, fluffy, and infused with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices, they are perfect for serving alongside your holiday meal.

This recipe is straightforward and combines basic baking techniques with the seasonal flavor of pumpkin, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced bakers.

Fluffy Pumpkin Brioche Rolls for Thanksgiving

These rolls are enriched with pumpkin puree, giving them a beautiful color and a subtle sweetness. The recipe yields about 12 rolls and takes approximately 2 hours from start to finish, including rising time.

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup milk, warmed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 egg, for egg wash

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Add the pumpkin puree, melted butter, and eggs, mixing until well combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups of flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape the Rolls: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place them in a greased baking dish, leaving some space between each roll.
Second Rise: Cover the rolls with a cloth and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the rolls with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake: Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.