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Savory Pumpkin Twists

Savory Pumpkin Twists are a tasty dinner roll meant to be enjoyed year-round. Pumpkin is such a versatile savory or sweet ingredient.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 16 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Calories: 122kcal

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • cups all purpose flour

Filling

  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese grated

Instructions

  • Dissolve yeast in warm milk in a large mixing bowl. Stir in honey, melted butter, salt, pumpkin, and whole wheat flour. Add all purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 4 to 5 minutes until dough is elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together the melted butter, Italian seasoning, sage, and garlic powder
  • Punch down the dough and then roll into an 18 inch x 18 inch square. Spread the melted butter mixture onto the dough. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
  • Fold the dough in thirds and cut crosswise into 24 strips. Twist each strip one and a half times. Lay them out on a parchment lined baking sheet. Let rise for 20 minutes.
  • Bake at 350°F for 14 to 16 minutes or until lightly browned.

Notes

The recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour. Depending on how your dough comes together you may not need all of it. Add it gradually until a soft dough forms.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1733IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg