Pumpkin buns –Delight your taste buds this fall with a scrumptious recipe for Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or just a sweet treat, these buns are soft, fluffy, and filled with the warm flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon. Follow the steps below to create your own batch of this seasonal delight.
Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns
Indulge in these deliciously spiced cinnamon buns that feature pumpkin, adding a festive twist to a classic recipe. They’re perfect for gatherings or a cozy weekend at home!
Ingredients
Gather the following ingredients to whip up these delightful buns:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk (around 110°F)
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
Follow these easy steps to make your Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, mix the warm milk, pumpkin puree, melted butter, and egg until combined.
- Gradually add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes on a floured surface until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, roll the dough out into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar evenly on top.
- Roll the dough tightly from one long side to the other, pinching the seam to seal.
- Cut the rolled dough into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking pan.
- Cover the buns and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the icing, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth, then drizzle over warm buns.
Enjoy the delightful aroma and flavor of these Pretty Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns fresh out of the oven. They’re sure to be a hit!