These Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy and delicious, with a hint of rosemary and honey. They are made with whole wheat flour and roasted butternut squash, which gives them a beautiful golden color and a moist texture. You can use instant yeast to make these rolls quickly and easily, with only about 30 minutes of hands-on time. The total time is less than 3 hours, so you can make these rolls while you are at home doing other things. You can also refrigerate the dough overnight and bake them fresh for your meal. These rolls are perfect for any occasion, especially for the holidays!
Here are the main steps to make these rolls:
- Combine the dry ingredients in a stand mixer bowl: all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, yeast and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients: warm water, honey, softened butter, butternut squash puree and rosemary.
- Mix with a dough hook for 6-8 minutes, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead briefly to incorporate any remaining flour.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise until doubled in size, about an hour.
- Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces and shape them into balls.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rest for 20 minutes.
- Bake them in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Enjoy your warm and tender butternut squash dinner rolls!
