Whether you’re planning breakfast for your kids, or looking for an indulgent way to start your morning, these pumpkin pecan sticky buns are definitely calling your name!
As well as looking amazing, these pumpkin pecan sticky buns are incredibly moist, soft and fluffy. Flavoured with pumpkin, filled with sugar and pecans with a drizzle of finger-licking caramel syrup, these sticky buns are perfect for a breakfast treat! Jump-start your day and your metabolism with this delicious yet nutritious breakfast recipe.
Give your Pumpkin Pecan Sticky Buns a healthy boost by using QL Deli Fresh eggs, which are free from synthetic colours and contains 40% lower cholesterol than ordinary eggs. QL Deli Fresh are natural, nutritious and fresh.
Ingredients
For the dough: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 120 ml | fresh milk, warmed to 40 degree C | |
| 8 g | dry yeast | |
| 320 g | plain flour | |
| 1 tsp | salt | |
| 34 g | sugar | |
| 2 | QL Deli Fresh eggs | |
| 140 g | pumpkin, cubed & pureed | |
| 28 g | butter, melted | |
For the filling: | ||
| 70 g | brown sugar | |
| 35 g | pecans, chopped | |
| 1/2 tsp | ground cinnamon | |
| 30 g | salted butter, melted | |
For the syrup: | ||
| 57 g | unsalted butter | |
| 53 g | brown sugar | |
| 50 g | sugar | |
| 30 ml | whipping cream | |
Method
- For the dough, whisk together warm milk with the yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt, QL Deli Fresh eggs, pumpkin puree and melted butter. Mix until combined. Add the yeast mixture and mix for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Mixture will be soft and sticky. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, for about 45 minutes.
- Punch down the dough lightly and let it rest for a few minutes. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 16x19-inch rectangle. Flour your hands and rolling pin as necessary.
- For the filling, combine brown sugar, chopped pecans, and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Brush the melted butter onto the rolled dough and sprinkle with the pecan mixture.
- Starting with the long side, tightly roll up the the dough. Cut the dough into 12 rolls and place in the muffin pan. Cover with a cloth and let it rise until doubled, for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 170 degrees C. Bake buns until golden, about 25-30 minutes.
- For the syrup, mix butter, brown sugar, sugar and cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently and bring to a boil. Drizzle over baked buns. Transfer to a cooling rack. Serve warm.
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