Pumpkin-Shaped Sliders
Adorable pumpkin-shaped sliders filled with savory ground beef or turkey and nestled inside fluffy pumpkin-shaped buns, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat Optional
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- Cheese slices (optional)
- Lettuce, tomato, and condiments for serving
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the warmed milk, pumpkin puree, melted butter, and egg into the dry mixture.
- Form the dough: Mix until a dough forms, then knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Shape the dough: Punch down the dough, divide it into small balls, shape into pumpkins, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Second rising: Let the shaped dough rise for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare for baking: Brush the tops with water.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook the filling: Cook the ground beef or turkey in a skillet until browned.
- Assemble the sliders: Cut the buns in half, fill with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and condiments.
- Serve and enjoy: Arrange the sliders on a platter for your gathering!
Notes
Check dough consistency and ensure fresh yeast for best results. Customize fillings as desired.