Pumpkin-Cinnamon Streusel Buns

A healthy fall treat from Cooking Light

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 buns

Ingredients

• Buns

• 1 (1/4ounce) 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

• Glaze

• 3⁄4 cup  sifted powdered sugar
• 1  tablespoon hot water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

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.