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Cozy Butter Pecan Cinnamon Buns

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Soft, buttery cinnamon buns with a rich pecan crunch and a silky butter pecan glaze, perfect for cozy mornings and easy homemade treats.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (420 g), sifted
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (65 g)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (one packet)
  • 1 cup whole milk (240 ml), warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (56 g), melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113 g), softened for filling
  • 1 cup brown sugar (220 g), packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (120 g), toasted
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (56 g), melted for glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g), sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans (40 g) for topping glaze

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Stir in granulated sugar and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit 5–7 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine sifted flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Mix on low speed until combined, then knead on medium speed for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. If kneading by hand, knead about 10 minutes.
  3. Lightly grease a bowl with butter, place dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  4. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
  5. Punch down dough and roll onto a lightly floured surface into a 16×12 inch (40×30 cm) rectangle. Spread cinnamon butter mixture evenly, then sprinkle toasted pecans on top.
  6. Roll dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Pinch seam to seal and slice into 12 equal pieces (~1 ½ inches or 4 cm thick). Arrange buns cut side up in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
  7. Cover pan loosely and let buns rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy but not doubled.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake buns for 25–30 minutes until golden brown. Tent with foil if tops brown too quickly.
  9. Whisk melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla for glaze. Brush glaze generously on warm buns and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If dough feels sticky, dust hands and rolling pin lightly with flour but avoid adding too much to keep buns fluffy. Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure milk is about 110°F to activate yeast properly. Toast pecans over moderate heat to avoid bitterness. Brush glaze on buns while still warm for best absorption. Dough can be refrigerated overnight after first rise for convenience.

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