Fig and Pecan Sticky Buns

Fig Spread and toasted pecans make a delicious filling for these soft, pull-apart sticky buns. Finished with a simple orange glaze, they're perfect for brunch, holidays, or a cozy weekend breakfast.

INGREDIENTS

350 g all-purpose flour
80 g granulated sugar
7 g active dry yeast
150 ml milk, lukewarm
30 g butter
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 jar Divina Fig Spread
100 g pecans, finely chopped
300 g powdered sugar
4 tbsp orange juice

INSTRUCTIONS

Dough

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the flour and sugar.
2. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Pour the yeast and warm milk into the well.
3. Stir the yeast and milk together, incorporating a small amount of the flour mixture.
4. Cover the bowl with a towel and let stand for 10 minutes.
5. Add the egg, butter, and vanilla.
6. Using the dough hook attachment, knead on low speed for 10 to 15 minutes, until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
7. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Assemble and Bake

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and position a rack in the center of the oven.
2. Roll the dough into a 9 x 14-inch rectangle.
3. Spread the Fig Spread evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
4. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the Fig Spread.
5. Starting with one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log.
6. Pinch the seam closed and place the log seam-side down.
7. Trim the ends if desired, then cut the log into 12 equal slices.
8. Arrange the rolls in a 9 x 9-inch baking pan.
9. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
10. Bake for 20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
11. While the buns bake, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. The glaze should be the consistency of honey.
12. Remove the buns from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack.
13. Within 5 minutes of baking, drizzle the buns with the orange glaze.
14. Let cool for 5 more minutes before serving.

✨ Want to watch it come together? Check out the recipe video on Instagram for a quick demo.