EASY STICKY BUNS

Makes 6 large buns in a jumbo muffin tin Or Makes 8 buns in a standard size muffin tin INGREDIENTS: 1 package of Wewalka Puff Pastry (or any brand) For filling: 2 tbsp (25g) white sugar 2 tbsp (23g) brown sugar ½ tsp (2.5ml) ground cinnamon 2 tsp (10ml) orange zest 4 tbsp (60ml) butter, melted and cooled ¾ cup (110g) raisins ¾ cup (110g) pecans For extra sticky sauce: 4 tbsp (60g) butter 2 tbsp (25g) white sugar 2 tbsp (23g) brown sugar ½ tsp (2.5ml) cinnamon 2 tbsp (30ml) freshly squeezed orange juice METHOD: Preheat oven to 425F (218C) Melt the butter and place it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes or until cooled. Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix together the filling. Combine the sugars, cinnamon, and orange zest. Set aside. In another small bowl combine the raisins and the pecans, stir to combine and set aside. Unroll the puff pastry. Spoon the cooled melted butter all over the pastry so that it is completely covered. Then sprinkle the filling over the top, spreading it out over the pastry so that the entire surface is covered. Sprinkle the raisins and pecans on top of the filling, distributing them across the pastry. Then starting at the short end of the pastry begin to roll the pastry up into a log, away from you, peeling back the parchment paper as you go. Continue to roll until the end and your log is positioned seam side down. For jumbo buns, cut the log in half and then cut each half into 3 equal sized slices. For mini sticky buns cut the log in half, and then slice each half into 4 equal slices. Place each slice of dough, cut side up, in a muffin tin that has been sprayed with baking spray. Bake at 425F for 25 minutes. For the extra sticky sauce. In a small saucepan melt the butter, add the sugars and cinnamon and whisk to combine. Heat on medium-high heat until the sugars begins to dissolve and thicken. Then whisk in the orange juice. Allow the buns to cool slightly and then remove them from the tin and place them on a plate upside down to expose the sticky side of the bun. Spoon the extra sticky sauce over the buns if desired.