Pumpkin Buns with Red Bean Paste

Noticed that I have not post any bread/bun recipe for awhile. Since I made some pumpkin buns this week, I will share the recipe with you today.

Pumpkin Buns with Red Bean Paste

Ingredients :

• 350gm High Protein Flour (I used Unbleached)
• 1 tbsp Horlicks
• 50gm sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 5 gm instant yeast
• pinch of salt
• 120gm pumpkin (steamed and mashed/pureed)
• 130ml milk
• 30gm butter

Method :

1. Mix all ingredients together (except the butter) in a mixer till a smooth dough is formed.
2. Add in butter and knead till dough is elastic.
3. Prove dough for 1 - 2 hours or till it doubles in size.
4. Punch down the dough and divide into 8 portions.
5. Shape into balls and rest the dough for 15 minutes
6. Flatten the dough and place some red bean paste in the center.
7. Shape it into a ball and snip the sides with a scissors to form a flower shape.
8. Prove for an hour or until the dough double in size.
9. Egg wash the buns and bake at 190C for 15 - 20 minutes