Pumpkin-cinnamon Streusel Buns

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 1/4 cup warm water (100 to 110 )
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• cooking spray
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
• 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon hot water
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• 1 to prepare the buns, dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
• 2 lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. add 2 cups flour, pumpkin, and next 5 ingredients (pumpkin through nutmeg); beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
• 3 turn dough out onto a floured surface. knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); add enough of the remaining 3/4 cup flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).
• 4 place the dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, for 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (press two fingers into the dough. if an indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.).
• 5 combine 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• 6 punch dough down; cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
• 7 roll the dough into a 12 x 10-inch rectangle on a floured surface. sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. roll up the rectangle tightly, starting with a long edge, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets; pinch seam and ends to seal. cut roll into 12 (1-inch) slices.
• 8 place slices in a 9-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. cover and let rise 25 minutes or until doubled in size.
• 9 preheat oven to 375°.
• 10 bake the rolls at 375° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. cool for 15 minutes in pan on a wire rack.
• 11 to prepare the glaze, combine the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and vanilla extract in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. drizzle glaze over buns. serve warm.