Pumpkin Dinner Buns with a Maple Balsamic Glaze

Name: Pumpkin Dinner Buns with Maple Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Buns; 1 cup warm milk (110°F); 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet); ¼ cup sugar; 2 Tbsp Butter Olive Oil (or Traditional EVOO); 1 large egg; 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading); 1 tsp salt; Cinnamon sticks, cut into 1–2" pieces (for stems); For the Maple Balsamic Glaze; 2 Tbsp Vermont Maple Balsamic; 1 Tbsp melted butter or Butter Olive Oil; 1 tsp sugar (optional)

October 27, 2025

Pumpkin Dinner Buns with a Maple Balsamic Glaze

Meet your new favorite fall side dish! These soft and slightly sweet pumpkin-shaped dinner buns bring instant autumn charm to any gathering. Each roll is formed with easy twine shaping and finished with a cinnamon stick “stem” for that picture-perfect pumpkin look.

But the real twist? A warm glaze made with Vermont Maple Balsamic (or your preferred maple balsamic) — giving every bite a subtle, cozy sweetness and a beautiful glossy finish.

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving, a fall dinner party, or just love a seasonal kitchen project, these buns rise to every occasion. Serve them warm with a drizzle of Butter Olive Oil or alongside soups, salads, and hearty mains.

These will disappear like magic — so go ahead and make a double batch!

Suggested Pairings:

Creamy butternut squash soup
Harvest salads with Apple or Cranberry Pear Balsamic
Roast chicken, turkey, or ham
Maple whipped butter using Butter Olive Oil

Pumpkin Dinner Buns with Maple Balsamic Glaze

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Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

20-22 minutes

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

For the Buns
1 cup warm milk (110°F)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
¼ cup sugar
2 Tbsp Butter Olive Oil (or Traditional EVOO)
1 large egg
3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
1 tsp salt
Cinnamon sticks, cut into 1–2" pieces (for stems)
For the Maple Balsamic Glaze
2 Tbsp Vermont Maple Balsamic
1 Tbsp melted butter or Butter Olive Oil
1 tsp sugar (optional)

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
Stir in Butter Olive Oil and egg until smooth.
Add flour and salt. Mix until dough forms.
Turn onto a floured surface and knead ~5 minutes until soft and elastic.
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise ~1 hour or until doubled.
Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball.
Wrap each dough ball loosely with kitchen twine to create pumpkin “sections.”
Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and rise 15 minutes.
Bake at 350°F for 20–22 minutes or until golden.
Remove twine while warm. Insert cinnamon sticks as stems.
Brush with Maple Balsamic Glaze before serving.