Halloween Buns
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. This pastry can become a worthy decoration for any festive table, and Halloween is no exception! For this original holiday, you can prepare equally interesting buns that will resemble real pumpkins in shape! The baked goods get their orange color from pumpkin puree, but you can optionally add a bit of turmeric. I also recommend using a little more sugar and salt to make the buns' flavor more pronounced. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Dissolve the yeast with 1 tsp of sugar and 2 tbsp of warm water. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes. Boil the milk and add the butter to it, allowing the butter to melt.
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Step 2
2. Add salt and all the sugar. Mix well and let the mixture cool. Add pumpkin purée, turmeric for color (optional), the yeast mixture, and the egg. Mix thoroughly using a mixer.
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Step 3
3. Sift part of the flour and knead a soft dough. Transfer the finished dough to a bowl greased with vegetable oil and cover with plastic wrap. Let it stand in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours.
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Step 4
4. Divide the finished dough into 10–14 pieces and shape them into rounds. Make 8 slashes on each round, without cutting through the center. Let the buns rise slightly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Step 5
5. Lightly beat the yolk with one tablespoon of water and brush the buns with it. Make a small indentation in the center with your finger. Place the buns in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 9–12 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Then chop the nuts and use them to decorate the buns.