Mint Chocolate Sticky Buns

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

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2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt.

   Tip: Whisk until combined.

3. 3

   Add the melted butter, milk, egg, and mint extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth dough forms.

   Tip: Knead for 10 minutes until elastic.

4. 4

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

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5. 5

   In a separate bowl, mix together the dark chocolate chips, pecans, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and confectioners' sugar.

   Tip: Until well combined.

6. 6

   Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle, about 1cm (0.5in) thick.

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7. 7

   Spread the chocolate-pecan mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1cm border around the edges.

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8. 8

   Roll the dough into a tight log, starting from the long side. Cut into 4 equal pieces.

   Tip: Place the buns on the prepared baking tray, leaving space between each bun.

9. 9

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

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10. 10

    While the buns are baking, prepare the streusel topping by mixing together the confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, and pecans.

    Tip: Until well combined.

11. 11

    Remove the buns from the oven and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the warm buns.

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