When it starts to feel like 🍂 Chai-Spiced Sourdough Pumpkin Buns season, it’s time to make this soft, spiced bread infused with our Vanilla Chai Protein Powder. The fun begins by shaping the buns into tiny pumpkins, and you can add star anise and cinnamon stick “stems” for an added touch of fall beauty. Adaptogens like Ashwagandha and Astragalus, along with a variety of warming spices, make it perfect for fall baking. We can’t wait for you to try this one!! ✨ GATHER ✨ 100g active sourdough starter 200g warm milk ⅛ tsp natural orange color (optional) 80g honey 1 egg 40g @animamundiherbals Vanilla Chai Protein Powder 400g bread flour (or AP) 50g unsalted butter, softened 8g salt 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp cardamom ½ tsp nutmeg 🍂 Vanilla Chai Glaze 100g powdered sugar 1 Tbsp @animamundiherbals Vanilla Chai Protein Powder 1–2 Tbsp milk (to thin) ✨ PREP ✨ 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! 🧡 Chef’s tip: this blend is a fantastic addition to banana cinnamon smoothies, too. Recipe by the amazing: @the.sourdough.mama ✨ What’s on your fall baking bucket list? . . . #sourdough #pumpkin #fallvibes #cozy #animamundiherbals #farmtopharmacy #protein #chai #vanilla #bakersofinstagram