Pumpkin Tea Ring

Directions

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℉ (180℃) oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Serve warm.