PUMPKIN-SHAPED ROLLS

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These cute pumpkin-shaped rolls are worth the effort. They're a festive fall favorite in my household. If you don't have pumpkin on hand, try using sweet potato. -Veronica Fay, Knoxville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons each minced fresh oregano, sage, rosemary and thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups bread flour
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted, optional
6 honey wheat braided pretzel twists, halved

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, garlic powder, onion powder, dried onion, fresh herbs, salt, cayenne, yeast mixture and 1-1/2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Stir in cheese., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch down dough; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide and shape into 12 balls; flatten slightly. Wrap each ball in 4 pieces of kitchen string, creating indentions to resemble a pumpkin. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. If desired, brush with melted butter. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Cut and discard string. Before serving, insert pretzel halves in top of each roll.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.