BROWN SUGAR PECAN BUNS (NO DOUGH MAKING REQUIRED)

These incredibly tasty buns are made with readymade pizza dough (I know, what a life hack right?) so are rustled up with minimum fuss! The end result, eaten straight out of the oven, is pretty next level amazing - crunchy, cinnamon-y and gooey, making them the perfect indulgent dessert for any dinner party!

INGREDIENTS

• All-purpose flour for the work surface
• 1 store-bought pizza dough, thawed if frozen (my go-to is from the Northern Dough Co.)
• 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

METHOD

• On a floured work surface, roll dough to a 10-by-18-inch rectangle. 
• Dot upper two-thirds of dough with 1/2 cup butter and fold dough like a letter. 
• Roll dough out to a rectangle again. 
• Refrigerate on a baking sheet until firm, 1 hour (or up to 1 day).
• Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius. 
• In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, pecans, and salt. 
• Leaving a 1/2-inch border, dot dough with 3 tablespoons butter and sprinkle with sugar mixture. Starting at a long end, roll up dough like a rolly polly. 
• Cut crosswise into pieces. 
• Place each piece, cut side down in a small baking tray.
• Bake until golden brown and cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Immediately invert buns onto a serving platter or baking sheet. 
• Serve warm.