Pumpkin-Shaped Bread or Rolls Recipe

Bring the spirit of fall to your table with Pumpkin-Shaped Bread or Rolls. These fluffy, golden baked treats look like miniature pumpkins thanks to a simple twine-wrapping trick before baking. They’re fun to make, impressive to serve, and taste as cozy as they look. Perfect alongside soups, stews, or holiday meals, these rolls add a festive touch to Halloween parties or Thanksgiving feasts. Whether you keep them plain, brush them with butter, or add a touch of pumpkin spice, these bread rolls are as charming as they are delicious—an edible centerpiece your guests won’t forget.

Pumpkin-Shaped Bread or Rolls Recipe

Pumpkin-Shaped Bread or Rolls are soft, golden baked breads tied with kitchen twine to form adorable pumpkin shapes—perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 10

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
• 1 cup warm milk 110°F
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• Extra flour for kneading
• Kitchen twine for shaping
• Pecan halves optional for “stems”

Method

 

1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy (5–10 min).
2. Add flour, butter, salt, and egg. Mix until dough forms.
3. Knead on floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
4. Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour.
5. Punch down dough and divide into 8–10 pieces. Roll into balls.
6. Tie each ball loosely with kitchen twine into 8 sections to mimic pumpkin ridges.
7. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and rise 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
9. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
10. Remove twine carefully. Insert pecan halves as “stems.”

Notes

• Brush warm rolls with butter for shine.
• Add 1 tsp pumpkin spice to dough for a seasonal flavor twist.
• Best enjoyed warm with soup or butter.