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Pumpkin and Chocolate Sweet Rolls

17/11/2023

Pumpkin and chocolate sweet rolls are a delicious cross between autumnal sweetness and the temptation of cocoa, which together create a perfect pairing for snacks or seasonal desserts. Here is the recipe to prepare these indulgent rolls.

Ingredients

  • 500 g of strong flour
  • 150 g of pumpkin puree (already cooked and mashed)
  • 100 g of sugar
  • 100 ml of warm milk
  • 50 g of soft butter
  • 1 egg (at room temperature)
  • 12 g of fresh yeast or 4 g of dry yeast
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 100 g of chocolate chips
  • Grated zest of 1 orange (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (optional)

Preparation

  1. Begin by dissolving the yeast in the warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let it rest for a few minutes until bubbles start to form on the surface.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour with the sugar, salt, cinnamon, and grated orange zest, if you decide to use it.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree to the flour mix and blend well.
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk and yeast mixture, the egg, and the soft butter cut into pieces.
  5. Knead well until the dough is homogeneous and slightly elastic.
  6. Incorporate the chocolate chips into the dough, trying to distribute them evenly.
  7. Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in volume.
  8. Once it has risen, take the dough and form rolls of about 80-100 g each.
  9. Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  11. Bake the rolls for about 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden on top.
  12. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Curiosity

Pumpkin is a versatile ingredient, suitable for both sweet and savory preparations. The use of pumpkin in sweets has ancient origins and is often found in typical recipes of countries where this vegetable is abundant in the fall. The combination with chocolate enhances its sweetness, making it particularly suitable for those with a sweet tooth.

Your pumpkin and chocolate sweet rolls are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them for an energizing breakfast or for a truly special autumnal snack.

Pumpkin and Chocolate Sweet Rolls