Pumpkin roll bites

Ingredients

514 g Soft Roll Mix or 1 pack

180 g warm water (100-115°F or so)

150 g pumpkin puree

1/3 cup sugar

1 pack (8 g) active or instant dried yeast

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 

4 1/2 Tbsp soft unsalted butter

Want to make a small batch for muffins or a small tray?

170 g  Soft Roll Mix or 1/3 pack

60 g warm water (100-115°F or so)

50 g pumpkin puree

2 Tbsp sugar

1 tsp (3 g) active or instant dried yeast

1 tsp apple cider vinegar or white vinegar

1 1/2 Tbsp soft unsalted butter

Directions

1. Generously grease and set aside a 9x5” loaf pan. Can also line a  muffin tin with parchment liners. 

2. In the bowl of stand mixer with a paddle attachment, pour in the water & 1 Tbsp of the sugar. Add the yeast. Stir to dissolve.

3. Add the flour mix, remaining sugar, vinegar & the soft butter. Beat on low at first then increase to medium (#4 on the kitchen aid) and beat for about 3 minutes, scraping down sides a few times.

4. Transfer the slightly sticky dough, which looks like a cookie batter, with a spatula to a clean work surface, dusted *very lightly* with flour and gently turn (no kneading required) in the flour, until the dough is smooth.

5. Roll into a log & cut into 1” pieces. Can be left as is or shaped into rounds. Place into the loaf pan in a single layer.
   
   Rising –
   
   Let the mini rolls rest for 25-30 minutes or until they rise and puff. I like to place the sheet pan in my oven, covered with a towel or plastic wrap, with the light on. Preheat oven to lowest setting (170°F) for ONE minute only, turn off and add a bowl of hot water on lowest rack. This creates a great proof box.

6. Allow to sit in the oven and proof for 15 minutes like this. Remove and set on warm stovetop while oven then heats. Meanwhile mix melted butter, sugar & cinnamon. Pour over the risen rolls.

7. Preheat your oven to 375°F.

8. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

9. Remove from oven. Allow to cool for 5 minutes & drizzle with icing. Enjoy warm, best served day of making. Reheat leftover in the microwave in 10 second increments until warm.