Spiced Pumpkin Brioche Buns

Name: Spiced Pumpkin Brioche Buns
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 300 g of flour; 120 ml of milk (warm); 50 g of pumpkin puree ((or winter squash)); 50 g of sugar; 40 g of butter (softened); 1 eggs; 1 packet of baker's yeast (dry); 1 pinch of salt; 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp of nutmeg (ground); a few walnuts (or crushed almonds)

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These brioche buns are shaped into balls and tied with string to look like pumpkins. 🎃 Remove the string before baking. They can be filled.

Total time: 45 min
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 15 min
Rest: 2 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.83

By the CookinBreak team

Goes well with

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As a main

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To drink

Bloody Mary

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

210kcal

Protein4 g8%
Carbs35 g70%
Fat5 g22%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For brioche buns with an even softer texture, let the dough rest in the refrigerator overnight before shaping the buns! They'll be even tastier and more fragrant 🌙✨.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Works very well, once baked and cooled, up to 2-3 months in freezer bags or containers.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Baked brioche buns keep 2-3 days at room temperature in an airtight container or 3-4 days in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The brioche dough can be prepared the day before and refrigerated (4-6°C) for a slow rise of 8-12 hours.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven: 5-10 min at 150°C to regain softness and a slight crispness. Microwave: a few seconds on medium power, but may alter the texture (softer). Air fryer: 3-5 min at 140°C.

Variations

Fill the brioche buns with cream or chocolate.
Use winter squash puree instead of the pumpkin.
Serve with butter or jam.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting to remove the strings: gently take them off before baking.
Cutting the kneading short: knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Skipping the second rise: let it rise again for 1 hour after shaping.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make pumpkin-shaped brioche buns?

Divide the dough into 6 portions, shape into balls, tie each one with kitchen string into 8 sections to look like a pumpkin, let rise for 1 hour, then remove the strings and bake for 15 minutes at 180 °C.

How do you prepare the pumpkin brioche dough?

Activate the yeast in the warm milk, mix the egg and pumpkin puree, add to the dry ingredients, knead, add the softened butter, and knead for about 10 minutes. Let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

How do you make the pumpkin stem?

Once the brioche buns have cooled on a rack, add an almond or a walnut to the center of each bun to mimic the pumpkin stem.

What spices go in these brioche buns?

The dough is flavored with half a teaspoon of cinnamon and a quarter of ground nutmeg, in addition to 50 g of pumpkin puree. They give a fall aroma.