# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (one packet)
04 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - ¾ cup whole milk, lukewarm
06 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
→ Maple-Pecan Filling
08 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - ¼ cup pure maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
→ Maple Glaze
13 - ½ cup unsalted butter
14 - ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
15 - ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
16 - 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
17 - Pinch of kosher salt
# How To Make:
01 - Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. In a separate container, whisk together lukewarm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Knead by hand or with a mixer for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm environment until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
02 - While dough rises, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until incorporated and smooth. Pour the glaze into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish and sprinkle evenly with roughly chopped pecans.
03 - In a bowl, blend softened butter, light brown sugar, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon until well combined into a spreadable paste.
04 - Punch down the risen dough. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 12-by-16-inch rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border. Sprinkle finely chopped pecans over the filling. Starting at the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
05 - Arrange the rolls cut side down over the maple glaze in the baking dish. Cover loosely and let rise in a warm place until puffed, approximately 30 minutes.
06 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the buns for 28 to 32 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before inverting carefully onto a serving plate so that glaze and pecans are on top.
07 - Serve warm and enjoy alongside your preferred hot beverage.
