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Miso Brown Sugar Cashew Buns

Miso Brown Sugar Cashew Buns: A Unique Vegan Delight

Miso Brown Sugar Cashew Buns are a unique vegan delight, blending miso and coffee for an unforgettable flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 buns
Course: Baking
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Almond Milk Activates yeast; substitute with any milk.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness; can use coconut sugar.
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Essential for fluffiness.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure.
  • 1 cup Bread Flour Adds stretch.
  • 1/4 cup Butter (Softened) Use dairy-free for vegan option.
For the Miso Caramel
  • 1/4 cup Red Miso Paste Imparts umami flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Sweetens the caramel.
  • 1/4 cup Applesauce Moistens the caramel.
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Cashews Adds texture.
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Loaf pan
  • sharp knife
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, gently heat almond milk until warm. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over mixture and let bloom for 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the bloomed yeast mixture with all-purpose flour and bread flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the miso caramel by mixing red miso paste, brown sugar, applesauce, and melted butter in a bowl until smooth. Stir in crushed cashews.
  5. Roll the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon, then roll tightly to form a log.
  6. Cut the rolled dough into 8 equal pieces and place them in the pan with the miso caramel. Cover and let rise for another 60-90 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the buns for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Prepare the glaze by mixing softened butter, red miso paste, and vanilla extract with powdered sugar until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over the warm buns immediately after baking and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gCalcium: 5mgIron: 8mg

Notes

These buns can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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