Description
Craving something sweet but not the extra leftovers? Whip up our Solo Pecan Sticky Bun—a single-serving delight that’s perfectly sized for one.
Ingredients
Units
Dough:
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp/68g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp/2g baking powder
- 1/4 tsp/1g baking soda
- 1 tsp/4g brown sugar
- Pinch salt
- 2 1/2 tbsp/38ml coconut milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 1 tbsp/15ml melted coconut oil
Filling:
- 1 tbsp/15ml coconut oil
- 3 tbsp/40g brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp/23ml coconut milk (full fat)
- 1 tsp/3g cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp/1g ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 1/3 cup/40g finely chopped pecans
Instructions
Make dough:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt. Stir to distribute.
- Drizzle in the coconut oil and stir until crumbles form.
- Stir in the milk until a dough forms.
- In the bowl, knead the dough 5-7 times until smooth. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes for the gluten to relax.
Make the filling:
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn starch, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to distribute.
- Add in the coconut milk, stirring until smooth. Place over medium-low heat and add the coconut oil.
- Bring to a boil, stirring regularly, until sticky.
- Add the chopped pecans and stir. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Assemble:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/175 C. Grease or line a small baking tin with parchment.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle about 4” x 10”/10cm x 25cm.
- Spread the filling into an even layer over it, reaching almost to the edges.
- Roll into a spiral starting on a long edge.
- Once rolled, cut in half lengthwise and twist the two pieces together, keeping the cut open edges mostly up.
- Twist dough back on itself so that the ends are tucked in, and it forms a round. Place in the lined baking tin (we are using a 5″ inch springform round tin.
- Baking for 20 minutes until the edges of the dough are golden brown and it holds its shape when poked.
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before eating.
Notes
- This recipe is best made and eaten on the same day.
- This recipe is demonstrated in a 5”/12.5cm springform round tin, but can be made in something larger, though is best with something to support the sides and contain any leaking filling.