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Pecan and Maple Pinwheels

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
Delightful flaky pastries filled with pecans and maple syrup, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 500 g strong white flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 10 g fine sea salt
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 9 g fast-action yeast
  • 150 ml full-fat milk (heated to 43°C)
  • 1 large free-range egg (plus one yolk, lightly beaten)
  • 250 g unsalted butter (chilled)

Filling

  • 150 g pecans
  • 85 g light muscovado sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 30 g unsalted butter (softened)

Egg Wash & Glaze

  • 1 large free-range egg (beaten with 2 tbsp milk)
  • 50 g apricot jam
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 150 g icing sugar (sifted)
  • 2 tbsp boiling water
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Prepare the dough by mixing flour, salt, sugar, yeast, milk, and egg, then knead and chill.
  • Roll out the chilled dough, spread with softened butter, and sprinkle with pecans, muscovado sugar, and maple syrup.
  • Roll the dough into a log, cut into slices, and place on a baking sheet.
  • Brush with egg wash, bake at 180°C (356°F) for 20 minutes until golden.
  • Mix apricot jam, lemon juice, icing sugar, boiling water, and vanilla to make glaze, then drizzle over warm pinwheels.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding to the filling.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecans