Pumpkin Bread Rolls with Cinnamon Butter

INGREDIENTS

For the bread::

packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast

1 cup

whole milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

3 tbsp

unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup

pumpkin puree

large eggs, divided

1 tsp

salt

3 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour

Sliced pecan pieces, for the “stems”

For the butter::

1 stick

unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/4 cup

powdered sugar

1/4 cup

honey

1 tsp

ground cinnamon