Apple and maple caramelized pecan buns Recipe Gluten-free, dairy-free (casein-free),
hypotoxic and vegan

ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

Rolls:

• 30 ml (2 tbsp) chia
• 385 g (2 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour "La Merveilleuse"
• 5 ml (1 tsp) Instant yeast
• 3.5 ml (3/4 tsp) salt
• 385 g (1 2/3 cups) water at 45 °C (113 °F)
• 1 large egg (omit the egg for the vegan version)
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) light olive oil
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) maple syrup
• Oil (to oil a 12-muffin pan)

Apple and pecan filling:

• 80 g (1/4 cup) maple syrup
• 50 g (1/2 cup) pecans, chopped
• 2 apples, peeled and diced
• 3.5 ml (3/4 tsp) ground cinnamon
• 1 ml (1/4 tsp) ground nutmeg

PREPARATION

1. Finely grind the chia in a coffee grinder.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground chia, flour, baking powder and salt. Then add the water, egg, oil and maple syrup.
3. Stir the mixture, either with an electric mixer or with a stand mixer with the flat beater, on medium speed, about 2 minutes.
4. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let stand 45 minutes at room temperature.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the apple and pecan filling as follows: cook all the ingredients in a pan and stir constantly, until the maple syrup caramelizes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
6. After the rest time, stir the dough well using a wooden spoon. Add the filling and mix everything well.
7. Oil the muffin cups. Using an ice cream scoop dipped in water, drop the batter into the muffin cups. ( Dipping the spoon in water helps the dough slide smoothly into the molds).
8. Place the buns in the oven on the central rack with the light on and let rise for 20 to 30 minutes. The dough will be ready to bake when a light pressure of the finger leaves an imprint (it no longer bounces when touched).
9. Without removing the buns, set the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
10. Bake for about 50 to 55 minutes or until the buns are golden brown.
11. Unmold them as soon as they take out of the oven and let them cool on a rack. If desired, brush the crust straight out of the oven with ghee (clarified butter) or dairy-free margarine.