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Pumpkin Cloverleaf Rolls

I came up with this recipe when I was looking for something festive to take to a fall covered-dish dinner. These rolls were a big hit.

24 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
10 teaspoons brown sugar, divided
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup canned pumpkin
6 tablespoons butter, melted
4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 tablespoon salt
4-1/4 to 4-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 teaspoon brown
sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, pumpkin, butter,
orange peel, salt, remaining sugar and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium
speed for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft
dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10
minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover
and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until
smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Divide into six portions. Divide each into 12 pieces. Shape each into
a ball; place three balls in each greased muffin cup. Cover and let

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Pumpkin Cloverleaf Rolls (continued)

Directions (continued)

rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Brush rolls with egg. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until
golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 2
dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 125 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 333 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.