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Pumpkin Bacon & Corn Buns

This recipe for Pumpkin Bacon & Corn Buns is a riff on the Chinese bakery classic, ham and corn buns. It features bacon, cheese and corn nestled onto a soft, fluffy pumpkin-enriched dough, perfect for breakfast or lunch.
Course Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 2 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 297kcal
Author Michelle

Ingredients

For the buns:

  • 125 ml whole milk warmed
  • 125 g pure pumpkin puree
  • 15 g granulated sugar
  • 8 g active dry yeast
  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 60 ml avocado oil

For the filling:

  • 1 C mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 5 slices cooked bacon cut or torn into smaller pieces
  • ½ C corn niblets fresh or frozen
  • 1 bunch green onions/scallions: chopped

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add the warmed milk, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar and yeast. Give it a stir and let the yeast activate.
  • To a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook attachment, add the flour, egg, salt, and oil.
  • Add the activated yeast mixture and knead until the dough becomes smooth and shiny, about 5-8 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover with a tea towel.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm location until doubled in size, about 1-1.5 hours, depending on how warm it is.
  • Once the dough has proofed, divide into 10 equal portions.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F/191°C.
  • Roll each portion into a long log or rope.
  • Tie the dough into a loose knot, and bring the tail ends over and under (respectively) the dough, sealing the seams together in the centre.
  • Place the dough onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Press down and flatten the centre of the dough with a spoon (or your fingers).
  • Add cheese, pieces of bacon and about 1 tablespoon of corn onto the centre of the dough and gently flatten.
  • Repeat with the remainder.
  • Cover and let it rise in a warm location, until slightly puffy.
  • Bake the buns at 375°F/191°C for 17-18 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Garnish with green onions/scallions if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2030IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3mg