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Easy Mini Pumpkin-Shaped Bread Rolls: Quick Fall Treat
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Easy Mini Pumpkin-Shaped Bread Rolls: Quick Fall Treat
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Easy Mini Pumpkin-Shaped Bread Rolls: Quick Fall Treat

Learn how to make adorable mini pumpkin-shaped bread rolls with this quick and easy recipe, perfect for Halloween or autumn gatherings. Made with store-bought crescent roll dough and cleverly shaped with kitchen twine, these festive treats are delightful for any occasion. A simple, fun, and delicious baking project!
#Pumpkin
#Bread Rolls
#Halloween
#Autumn
#Easy Recipe
#Quick
#Baking
#Kids Friendly
Dough separated into small balls
Dough separated into small balls

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
22m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
American
Spanish
Nutrition (per serving)
170
Calories
3g
Protein
20g
Carbs
9g
Fat
Dough balls tied with kitchen twine
Dough balls tied with kitchen twine

Ingredients

  • Original Crescent Rolls Dough

    1 tube
  • Egg Yolk
    (for brushing)

    1
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  • Milk
    (for brushing)

    1 tablespoon
  • Kitchen Twine
    (for shaping the pumpkin)

    as needed
  • Broccoli Stems
    (for the pumpkin stem)

    as needed
Servings: 8
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Golden baked pumpkin-shaped rolls
Golden baked pumpkin-shaped rolls

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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    Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking.
  • 2

    Separate the crescent roll dough. Instead of forming croissants, take small pieces and roll them into small, uniform balls.
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    Step 2 visual
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    Separate the crescent roll dough. Instead of forming croissants, take small pieces and roll them into small, uniform balls.
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    Try to make the balls similar in size for consistent baking results.
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  • 3

    To create the pumpkin shape, tie kitchen twine around each dough ball, making segments to resemble a pumpkin. Don't tie too tightly.
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    Step 3 visual
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    To create the pumpkin shape, tie kitchen twine around each dough ball, making segments to resemble a pumpkin. Don't tie too tightly.
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    Leave a little room for the dough to expand as it bakes.
  • 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk. Brush this mixture generously over each pumpkin-shaped roll.
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    Step 4 visual
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    In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk. Brush this mixture generously over each pumpkin-shaped roll.
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    This egg wash will give your rolls a beautiful golden-brown crust.
  • 5

    Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
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    Step 5 visual
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    Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
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    Baking times can vary, so watch them closely to prevent over-browning.
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  • 6

    Once baked, let the rolls cool slightly. Carefully snip and remove the kitchen twine. Insert a small piece of broccoli stem into the top of each roll to create a realistic pumpkin stem.
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    Once baked, let the rolls cool slightly. Carefully snip and remove the kitchen twine. Insert a small piece of broccoli stem into the top of each roll to create a realistic pumpkin stem.
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    Use the very top part of the broccoli stem for the best aesthetic.
💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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