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A vegan pumpkin butter cinnamon bun on a gray blue table.
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Vegan Pumpkin Butter Cinnamon Buns

These vegan pumpkin butter sugar buns are fluffy and full of flavor. Great for breakfast on the go or fall get togethers!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rising TIme2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 buns
Calories: 296kcal

Ingredients

For the Filling

Coating

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer bowl,  with a paddle attachment, (or a large bowl) add the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Mix together. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add in pumpkin butter and vanilla. Combine again.
  • Turn stand mixer to low and add 2 cups of flour, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. When almost all combined add 1 more cup of flour and combine again.
  • Switch to a dough hook and add 1 more cup of flour and mix just until combined. Add in butter 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing completely after each.
  • Let knead for 8-10 minutes on medium speed or until it doesn't stick to the bowl. It will pull away from the bowl. Still slightly sticky but not sticking to your hands.
  • Spray bowl, form into a ball and place ball inside. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 60 minutes in a warm, draft free place, or until doubled.
  • Once doubled in size, pull out the dough and lay it out on a lightly floured surface.  Using a rolling pin, roll dough into an approximately 17×25″ rectangle that is ¼″ thick. 
  • In a bowl, whisk together the filling ingredients. Spread the mixture evenly across dough.
  • Carefully cut vertically 12 pieces (about 2 inches each). Roll tightly each piece and then place then in a greased muffin tin. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 30-40 minutes in a warm, draft free place.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F while waiting to rise, then place inside oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove and let cool. In a small bowl combine the cinnamon and sugar for the coating.
  • Once cooled, brush the tops with melted butter and then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

*See post for tips and tricks to perfecting these as well allergen information. 
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice (*makes more than you will need for this recipe)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice

Nutrition

Serving: 1bun | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1164IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg