Looking to add a touch of homemade charm to your Halloween festivities? These Pumpkin Bread Rolls are the perfect way to do it! Not only are they a delicious way to use your sourdough discard, but they're also a fantastic variation on traditional sourdough rolls. These delightful rolls make for a fun addition to lunchboxes or a memorable dinner side for a Halloween-themed meal.
Ingredients:
- Sourdough discard: 150g
- Warm water: 600g
- Wheat flour: 1000g
- Salt: 20g
- Instant yeast: 12g
- Sugar: 20g
- Oil: 50g + some oil for the string
-Cooking string
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Mix the Discard, Water, and Flour
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sourdough discard, warm water, and flour. Stir until the ingredients come together to form a dough, which should take approximately 1 minute. Allow the dough to rest and rise for about 30 minutes.
2. Add Yeast, Salt, Sugar, and Oil
After the dough has rested, add the instant yeast, mixing it in thoroughly. Then, incorporate the salt, sugar, and oil. Knead the dough for around 6 minutes until it becomes elastic, silky, and exhibits a nice gluten formation. If you're using a stand mixer, switch to the dough hook attachment for this step.
3. Let the Dough Rise
Allow your dough to rest for approximately an hour, or less if you have a warm kitchen. Your aim is for the dough to double in size during this time.
4. Divide the Dough
Once the dough has doubled in size, gently transfer it to a floured countertop. Divide the dough into 16 even pieces.
5. Shape the Rolls
To shape each roll, follow this technique: Place the dough in the palm of one hand and grab it with the other hand. Begin spinning it clockwise. This method creates tension in the roll and helps give it a nice shape.
6.Turn them in to pumpkins
use 3 or for pieces of string per breadroll. Dip them in oil before using them, as this makes it easier to remove the string after they have been baked. Then place the strings on your kitchen bench by placing them in top of eachother in a cross. then place a breadroll on top and tigh the end of each strin togheter at the top of the bread roll.
Make sure not to tigh them to tight, as you want to give the bread rolls some space to rise.
Arrange the shaped rolls on two oven trays lined with parchment paper, ensuring they have enough space to expand. Let them rise until they feel nice and springy to the touch, which will take approximately an hour. Keep in mind that this time may be shorter on a warm day.
7. Bake to Perfection
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Once it reaches the desired temperature, place the trays in the oven. Ensure there's enough room for the rolls to expand as they bake. Your bread rolls will need about 20 minutes in the oven, or until they develop a beautiful golden color. When They have cooled down enough to touch, cut the strings and pull them off.
These Pumpkin Bread Rolls offer a delightful blend of convenience and homemade goodness. Share them with friends and family, or enjoy one with your favorite spreads and toppings. With this recipe in your repertoire, you're on your way to becoming a home baking pro. Happy baking, and have a spooktacular Halloween! 🎃🍞