Preparation:
Soften yeast in the water. Combine the milk, oil, and salt in a large bowl with 2 cups of the flour. Add yeast mixture, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and raisins. Mix well. Stir in 3 more cups of flour. Beat. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with damp towel, and let raise in in a warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour). Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly flour surface and knead in the remaining flour to make a smooth elastic dough, about 5 minutes. Melt the margarine and honey together in a saucepan. Break off 2-inch of the dough and shape into balls. Dip the honey mixture. Place in an oiled 10-inch tube pan. Cover and let raise until doubled (about 1 hour). Bake in a 350 F oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Serve warm. |
