In the words of a member, “These rolls are between bread and a biscuit, but better!” You can make these gluten free pumpkin dinner rolls in your kitchen using potatoes, sweet potatoes, or fresh pumpkin. They’re something special.
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Gluten Free Potato Rolls and Gluten Free Sweet Potato Rolls
Transfer to a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until soft, 20 – 25 minutes, depending upon the size of the cubes. Drain. (When you book your potatoes, which you can use for mashed potatoes, reserving at least 3/4 cup of water, you may wish to reserve more if you have a lot of pumpkin so that you can make this recipe again. Just freeze the leftover water.) Puree the pumpkin in a food processor, hand blender, or countertop blender. Set 1/2 cup of pureed pumpkin aside.
A 5-pound pumpkin yields about 2 cups of puree.
*For Egg-Free:
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Thanks Carla! I will get a pumpkin.... and now I understand about the potato water. I knew I would get an expert answer from you. I’ll let you know how my rolls come out. Maybe this weekend.
Theresa,
You’re very welcome.
You should try one of the potato versions if you have potatoes on hand. They’re amazing. I have added links to those recipes as well above this recipe.
Carla
We just tasted the pumpkin rolls still warm.... this is a fantastic recipe The rolls are soft and airy. I don’t really taste the pumpkin (maybe I will taste it after they cool) but I will definitely be baking these again.
I cooked my own pumpkin and got about 6 cups of purée from a 5 pound pumpkin.
Hi Theresa,
I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe.
The pumpkins we buy for carving taste much like spaghetti squash. If you are looking for a sweet pumpkin made for baking pies, be sure to shop for "sugar pumpkins". Some stores may even label them "pie pumpkins" as they are sweet, less stringy, and make a smooth puree. However, I created this recipe for those who have a pumpkin that they may have used as a decoration and now wish to use up.
I'm glad you enjoyed the rolls despite the lack of pumpkin flavor. Next time, you can add some pumpkin spices to create that fall flavor it appears you are seeking when using a carving pumpkin.
Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. It helps everyone.
Carla
Before I try this recipe I need to know if I boil potatoes just for the 3/4 cup of liquid? I don’t use the potatoes?
Can I use canned pumpkin?
Theresa,
I updated the recipe instructions to state to reserve the potato water , not the pumpkin water as listed in the ingredients list. I also explain that you should freeze some additional water for future use. It even helps thicken soups and gravies. You can use the potatoes for mashed potatoes. I cut my into cubes and use peeled russets.
You use potato water to improve the texture of the rolls. It makes them wonderful!
If you use canned pumpkin, expect a different result. Fresh pumpkin is similar to squash. Canned pumpkin has a different texture. You won’t know how it will effect it until you try though. If you,please let us all how they turn out.
Carla