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["In the bowl of an electric mixer combine water, yeast and 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar. Whisk until yeast has dissolved and let the mixture rest 5 minutes.", "Then stir in milk, molasses, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, salt, softened butter, nutmeg, ginger, egg and pumpkin puree until well combined.", "Slowly add flour and knead with a dough hook attachment until dough is smooth and elastic. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.", "Butter an 8 1/2"" x 4 1/2"" loaf pan, set aside.", "In a small bowl whisk together brown sugar and cinnamon, set aside.", "Punch the risen dough down and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll dough into a large rectangle, about 22"" x 8"". Brush the surface of the dough with melted butter, coming within about 1/2"" of the edges of the dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon mixture, coming within about 1/2"" of the edges. Roll up the dough, jelly roll style, starting with the short side.", "Place rolled dough into the greased loaf pan and let rise in a warm place until doubled about 45 minutes.", "Bake the bread at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes, tenting the loaf with foil halfway through baking to prevent excessive browning. Then allow bread to cool in pan for 5 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing."]
