Description
Fluffy Pumpkin Buns are soft, spiced, and lightly sweetened rolls made with pumpkin puree and warm fall spices. Perfect for chilly mornings or holiday gatherings, they’re finished with a simple glaze or cream cheese topping for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- ½ cup milk (dairy or almond milk)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (or 1 packet active dry yeast)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup softened cream cheese (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, warm milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and yeast until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
- Punch down dough, roll out to ½-inch thickness, and cut into desired shapes. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool, then drizzle with glaze made from cream cheese and powdered sugar or a simple vanilla glaze.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips, pecans, or cranberries for variety.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar before baking for extra crunch.
- Use maple glaze instead of cream cheese for a fall-inspired twist.
- Use whole wheat flour or coconut sugar for a healthier version.
- Store leftovers at room temperature for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
