4cupsall-purpose flourplus more for dusting and kneading
For the filling
1tablespoonbutter
4clovesgarlicdiced
1tablespooncornstarch
1cupmilk
1cupcream
1tablespoondiced sage
Salt and pepper
2cupsdiced chard
1cupdiced cooked turkey
To assemble
1egg
1teaspoonwater
1teaspoonshoney
Instructions
For the dough
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water, then stir in pumpkin and salt. Add flour, and stir together to incorporate. Bring together dough with your hands, and turn out onto a clean surface. Knead dough until smooth and elastic, adding extra flour a little at a time as needed.
Place into a greased bowl and cover with a clean cloth. Let rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until dough is doubled.
For the filling
In a small saucepan melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant. Whisk in cornstarch to form a paste, then whisk in milk and cream. Cook until thickened, whisking continually. Stir in sage and add a dash of salt and pepper at the end.
Add a small amount of oil to a saute pan and saute chard until wilted and bright green. Dump into a large bowl and stir in turkey and garlic sauce.
To assemble
Grab a small ball of dough and roll it out on a floured surface. Try to make the edges thinner than the center, as you will pull these up and tuck them under the bun. Add a spoonful of filling to the center of the bun, then gather edges together, twist, and set smooth-side up on a parchment-covered baking sheet. Continue until all buns have been formed.
Whisk together egg, water, and honey, then brush over the tops of the buns.
Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes, until golden brown.