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Spiced Apple & Pecan Chelsea Buns
50% authentic · Fusion (British/American)
A creative twist on the classic Chelsea bun, incorporating diced apples and toasted pecans into the spiced filling, offering a delightful textural and flavor variation.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour500g
- Granulated sugar75g
- Active dry yeast7g
- Milk200ml
- Unsalted butter, softened100g
- Eggs2
- Salt1 tsp
- Apple, finely diced150g
- Pecans, toasted and chopped75g
- Ground cinnamon1.5 tsp
- Ground ginger1/2 tsp
- Brown sugar50g
- Butter, for spreading50g
- Powdered sugar100g
- Milk or cream, for glaze2 tbsp
- Water1 tbsp
Steps
- 1
Prepare the dough as per the Classic Chelsea Buns recipe (steps 1-5).
- 2
In a bowl, combine diced apple, toasted chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger for the filling.
- 3
Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle (approx. 30x40 cm).
- 4
Spread the 50g of butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the apple and pecan filling mixture over the butter.
- 5
Roll up the dough tightly from the long edge. Cut into 12 equal slices.
- 6
Place slices cut-side up in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes.
- 7
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- 8
While buns bake, whisk powdered sugar with milk/cream and water to create a glaze. A touch of caramel extract can be added for extra flavor.
- 9
Remove buns from the oven and brush with the glaze while warm.
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