5 from 4 votes
Pecan maple hot cross buns
These maple pecan hot cross buns are soft, fluffy and raisin-free. They are positively addictive and perfect for Easter.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
351 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods, Brunch
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 250 ml (1 cup) water warm
- 250 ml (1 cup) milk
- 100 g (½ cup) brown sugar
- 50 g (1/4 cup) maple syrup
- 10 g (2 tsp) instant yeast
- 650 g (5½ cups) flour
- 3 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp allspice
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 g (1 cup) pecan chopped
For the crosses
- 4 tbsp flour
- 3 tbsp water
For the glaze
- 100 g (½ cup) sugar
- 125 ml (½ cup) water
Instructions
- Make the dough by combining the milk. warm water, sugar, maple syrup and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Add the dry ingredients to the yeast mixture then knead with the dough hook for a few minutes until a soft, sticky dough forms. If the sough is very wet or sticky, add a few tablespoons of flour at a time.
- Knead in the chopped pecans.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight. Allowing the dough to rise overnight will improve both the flavor and texture of the finished buns.
- Remove the dough an hour before you want to form the buns and allow to come to room temperature.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and cut the dough into 12 even pieces with a sharp knife.
- Form each piece of dough into a ball and place into a greased casserole dish lined with parchment paper (or rectangular baking dish).
- Cover with a damp tea towel and allow to proof in a warm place for 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour and water for the crosses and transfer to a piping bag then pipe over the top of the proofed buns.
- Place in the oven and allow to bake for 20-25 minutes until the buns are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
- While the buns are baking, make the syrup by bringing the sugar and water to a simmer in a small saucepan and allow to cook for 5 minutes then set aside.
- Brush the glaze over the buns the moment they come out of the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes before serving with maple butter.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
208mg
(9%)
Potassium
162mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
49IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.