Pumpkin Shaped Sweet Buns Recipe

In a large bowl, combine water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.

Add in the melted butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, salt, and 4 cups of flour. Mix until well combined.

Gradually add in remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes.

Let the dough rest in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces.

Shape each piece into a ball and place it on a greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, make cuts around the bun to resemble a pumpkin. Cover it again and let it rise until doubled.

Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool on a wire rack.

Once cooled poke a pecan in the top of each roll to resemble a real pumpkin.

Serve alongside a hearty soup.