Chai-Spiced Sourdough Pumpkin Buns | The Sourdough Mama
Chai-Spiced Sourdough Pumpkin Buns
60 mins prepServes 11
These soft, spiced sourdough buns are infused with Anima Mundi Herbals Vanilla Chai Protein Powder and shaped into tiny pumpkins, perfect for fall baking. They include adaptogens like Ashwagandha + Astragalus and warming spices.
Mix starter, milk, natural color (if used) honey + egg. Add flour + protein powder, rest 30 min. Add salt + spices. Knead in butter until smooth and elastic. Bulk ferment 4–6 hrs at room temp then wrap airtight and chill overnight. Divide into 10–12 balls. To shape pumpkins, tie loosely with twine (6-8 sections). Proof covered for 2-4 hrs until puffy. Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F for 20–25 min, until golden. Insert cinnamon sticks, add the glaze, and decorate as desired-ENJOY!
