Pumpkin Rolls

pumpkin pick - Bring a fall twist to your bread basket with rolls that are shaped like the popular gourd. Pecans make the "stem."

ACTIVE 30 MIN.

TOTAL 1 HR.

5 MIN. PLUS RISING SERVES 14

1 In stand mixer fitted with dough hook, mix together flour, brown sugar, yeast, and salt. Add pumpkin puree, milk, 4 Tbsp melted butter, and 1 beaten egg and mix on medium-low until dough forms. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rest 10 min.

2 Return bowl to stand mixer fitted with dough hook. Mix on medium until dough is smooth, elastic, and tacky (but not overly sticky), 5 to 7 min. (If dough is sticky, add flour, 1 tsp at a time, until it reaches desired consistency.)