Easy Pumpkin Buns You Can Make at Home
Craving pumpkin buns but don’t want to go out? Learn how to make them at home with this easy recipe that’s perfect for the fall season.
October is upon us, and that can only mean one thing: pumpkins are in season! The leaves are changing color, the air is getting crisp…there’s no denying it, fall is in the air!
One of the best things about this time of year is all the delicious autumnal recipes we get to enjoy. From pumpkin pies to apple crisps, there’s no shortage of mouthwatering treats to make as the days start to get shorter. But if you’re looking for a quick and easy recipe to get you in the fall spirit, look no further than these pumpkin buns! Made with just a few simple ingredients, they come together in no time at all and are sure to hit the spot.
Significance of Pumpkins
In addition to carving jack-o-lanterns and eating pumpkin pie, or making pumpkin buns, did you know pumpkins have three significant meanings? I only knew one. Any guesses about which one I knew?
Pumpkins represent prosperity
The color orange of pumpkins is associated with creativity and finances. When you display a pumpkin in your home or office, you are opening yourself up to abundance in all areas of your life.
Pumpkins represent abundance
Pumpkins are a symbol of plenty. When you see a pumpkin, it is a reminder that anything is possible. Autumn is all about an abundance of crops and pumpkins are certainly in abundance this time of year.
Pumpkins are known to represent your dreams
When you carve a pumpkin, you are literally carving out your dreams. You are creating space for what you want to manifest in your life. So get creative and have fun with it! The more joy you put into the process, the more likely it is that your dreams will come true.
Now that we know all the good things pumpkins represent, let’s get started with our pumpkin bun baking! I’m dreaming of them already! hehe
How to Make Pumpkin Buns
A simple step-by-step guide to making pumpkin buns
- Mixing the ingredients together is pretty simple.
- Once you have the dough kneaded, place it in a ball in a warm spot and let rise.
- While your dough is rising, approximately an hour and fifteen minutes, see instructions, you can start to mix the filling.
- Roll the dough out in a 16 x 10-inch rectangle. Spread the filling.
- Start on the long side, and roll up in a jelly-roll fashion.
- Pinching the seam to close. (tip – it makes a lot of pumpkin buns so you may wish to freeze half of the dough. If not, this is perfect for Thanksgiving morning when you may have company over)
- Cut each log crosswise into 12 one-inch pieces.
- Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown and bubbly. It smells so good.
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Easy Pumpkin Buns You Can Make at Home
Ingredients
- 1 Envelope Active Dry Yeast
- 1/4 cup Warm Water 100 to 110 degrees
- 1 tsp Plus 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 can 15 oz Pumpkin solid packed
- 5 1/2 cups Flour
- 3/4 tsp salt
Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter softened
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar
- 3 tbsp Milk
Instructions
- Sprinkle Yeast over the warm water
- Add 1 teaapoon of sugar, let stand for 5 minutes until foamy
- Beat in remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, eggs, butter and pumpkin
- Slowly add 5 cups of flour and the salt
- Place on floured surface and knead 1/2 cup of flour remaining if sticky
- Knead for 10 minutes, dough should be soft
- Grease a bowl. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and place in warm place, until doubled. Approximately 1 1/4 hours.
- Coat 2 13 x 9 x 2 baking pans with non stick cooking spray
Filling Instructions
- Mix butter, granulated and brown sugar, cinnamon in a bowl
- Punch down dough. Roll out half onto floured surface to form a 16 x 10 inch rectangle
- Spread half of the filling
- Roll one long side, jelly roll style. Pinch seam to close. Repeat on second half of dough
- Cut each log crosswise into 12 generous 1 inch pieces. Arrange cut side down in each pan.
- Cover with plastic wrap, let sit until buns double in size ( approximately 30 minutes)
- You can refrigerate one pan overnight or cover plastic with foil and freeze. Thaw in frig overnight, then thaw on counter while preheating oven.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover pans and bake buns until they are bubbly and golden brown. Transfer to wire rack.
How to make glaze instructions
- Blend confectioners' sugar with milk and drizzle over buns. Serve warm.
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Craving pumpkin desserts? Here is another family-favorite pumpkin recipe.
So, what’s your favorite pumpkin recipe? I hope you enjoyed this one – it’s definitely become a Fall staple in my house. If you loved it, please share it with your friends (and let me know how they turn out!). And if you have any questions or suggestions for future recipes, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Happy baking!
These look delicious, thank you for sharing on Whimsy Home Wednesday!
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