Pumpkin & Rosemary Soft Rolls

  1. I steamed a small peeled, seeded and diced winter squash and then mashed to make 1 cup pumpkin puree.
  2. Sprinkle the yeast over 1/4 cup cool water in a large bowl, and let stand until the yeast dissolves (about 5 minutes).
  3. Mix the melted herb butter (I used homemade dill butter) with the chopped herbs, pumpkin puree, 1 egg, sugar, salt, egg and yogurt and mix with the yeast.
  4. Mix 4 cups of flour into the wet mixture until well combined.
  5. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead the dough for 20 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Continue to add the additional 1/2 cup flour (and extra if needed) until the dough is not sticky.
  6. Divide the dough into 20 equal balls. I like to weigh the balls - they should be approximately 2 ounces per roll.
  7. Generously butter a brownie pan (9x11 rectangle pan). Place the dough balls into the pan with equal spacing between each roll.
  8. Cover the pan in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight. You can skip this step - but I find that it gives the rolls the best flavor.
  9. The next day, remove the pan from the refrigerator and place it in a warm place to rise for at least 2 hours, or until the dough is doubled in size.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350F. Brush the rolls with the remaining beaten egg, and sprinkle with a generous sprinkle of coarse sea salt. Bake the rolls in the middle of the pre-heated oven for 25 - 30 minutes or until the rolls are golden.
  11. Break the rolls apart from each other, and serve immediately. They are best enjoyed straight after baking, although do freeze and defrost well also.

active dry yeast, sugar, salt, pumpkin, fresh rosemary, flat leaf parsely, chives, herb butter, eggs, greek style yogurt, flour, ground sea salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/8329-pumpkin-rosemary-soft-rolls (may not work)

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