this adds unnecessary moisture.
remove the pumpkin from the oven and let cool.
once cool, remove the skin. in a large mixing bowl or on a clean surface lightly dusted with flour, break apart pumpkin with hands. use a potato masher to break down any odd firm bits until it’s a smooth consistency.
season with salt and add flour. slowly and gently knead mixture with hands. add extra flour as needed until dough is fairly firm and no longer sticky. (see note above).
form dough into a ball and cut into four to eight pieces using a sharp knife or pastry scraper.
roll pieces of dough into ropes about half an inch thick. using your 