For the Dough:
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick baking spray. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk just until it boils. Remove from heat, add butter, stir until melted, then cool to 115-120°F.
In a stand mixer with a dough hook, combine 2.5 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt, egg, and milk/butter mixture. Mix, then gradually add remaining flour until a dough forms. Beat for 5 minutes.
Knead the dough into a ball, place in a bowl, cover, and let rise for 60 minutes.
For the Filling:
Mix brown sugar, spices, and softened butter into a paste.
Assembly:
Roll out dough, spread filling, roll up, cut into pieces, and place in the baking dish. Let rise for 30 minutes.
Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.
For the Butter Pecans:
Melt butter, add brown sugar, cinnamon, cream, salt, and pecans. Cook, then add vanilla. Pour over baked buns.
Notes :
Ensure milk is the correct temperature for yeast activation.
For the filling, getting the butter very soft is key for easy spreading.
Letting the dough rise in a warm place helps it double in size more effectively.
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