Pumpkin Buns
By From Luxembourg With Loaf · Last edited May 28, 2026
Pumpkin Buns
By From Luxembourg With Loaf · Last edited May 28, 2026
I've made several burger bun recipes before, but none have turned out as good as this one! As it's pumpkin season and I was asked for a recipe for a pumpkin bun, I promptly came up with one. The high pumpkin content not only gives the bun a great color, it also makes the bun very fluffy and keeps it fresh for longer. Make sure you try it!
- Total weight
- 1,308.5g
- Yield
- 12units
- Unit weight
- 109g
- Hydration
- 33%
Ingredients
Poolish
200.5gMain Dough
1,308.5gProcess
Poolish Preparation
Combine the poolish ingredients thoroughly. Cover and leave to ferment overnight at room temperature.
Pumpkin Puree Preparation
The day before baking, chop the pumpkin and bake until soft (approximately 25 minutes at 200 °C / 392 °F). Puree until smooth. Prepare extra raw pumpkin to account for water loss during the roasting process.
Mixing
Combine the flour, poolish, pumpkin puree, sugar, and milk in a mixer. Mix on low speed for approximately 10 minutes. Add the butter and salt, then increase to high speed and mix for an additional 5 minutes until the dough is fully developed.
Bulk Fermentation
Transfer the dough to a greased container. Perform a coil fold every 30 minutes for the first hour. Allow the dough to rest for roughly 30 more minutes, or until it has doubled in volume.
Dividing and Shaping
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a tight, round bun, ensuring good surface tension. Place the buns on two baking sheets and cover them to prevent drying.
Proofing
Allow the shaped buns to proof for 60 to 90 minutes, or until they have doubled in size.
Pre-Bake Preparation
Gently brush the proofed buns with an egg wash. Optionally, garnish with pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds.
Baking
Post-Bake Finishing
Immediately upon removing the baked buns from the oven, brush the tops with melted butter to soften the crust.
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