Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 20-25 minutes

Rest time: 60-70 minutes

Roll Materials:

• 5 cups flour (additional 6 tbsp.) sifted
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1.6 ounces fresh yeast at room temp
• 1/2 cup sugar plus 2 tbsp.
• Pinch of salt
• 6 tbsp. unsalted butter melted and cooled
• 1 egg at room temp
• 2 egg yolks (leave whites to brush tops with) at room temp
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Filling Materials:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 4 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Filing Process:

1. Combine the above materials and set aside until ready to use.

Roll Process:

1. In a small mixing bowl add in the fresh yeast and 2 tbsp. of sugar. Using a spoon mix until the mixture turns to liquid.
2. Into the bowl add in 2 tbsp. of your warm milk. Mix to combine.
3. Pour the yeast mixture into the remaining milk and mix to combine.
4. Into the bowl of your standing mixer add in 6 tbsp. of flour and a pinch of salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix to combine roughly.
5. Cover and set aside for 15-20 minutes to allow the yeast to activate.
6. In a medium sized mixing bowl add in the egg and egg yolks as well as the remaining sugar. Using a hand held whisk mix until combined and pale in color.
7. Once the yeast mixture has activated add in the remaining flour, egg mixture, unsalted butter and vanilla.
8. Using a dough hook attachment mix for 5-6 minutes until the dough is smooth and starts to gather around the hook.
9. Cover and set aside for an additional 30-40 minutes or until doubled in size.
10. Flour a clean work surface and place your risen dough down.
11. Roll out into a log about 15-16 inches long.
12. Divide into 16 equal pieces.
13. Taking each piece, flatten slightly, add in 1-2 tbsp. of the pumpkin mixture and pinch closed to ensure filling won’t leak out. Roll into a ball and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
14. Once all 16 have been completed cover and set aside while your oven preheats to 375 degrees F.
15. Once preheated brush the tops with your egg whites and cook for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked through.
16. Let cool completely and ENJOY!