Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
For the Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tbsp milk, as needed
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and salt. Add in warm milk, melted butter, and eggs, mixing until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 6–8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
- Prepare filling: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, chopped pecans, and pure maple syrup. Mix until evenly blended to create a spreadable filling.
- Shape bread: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a 12×20-inch rectangle. Spread the maple-pecan filling evenly over the dough. Cut the dough into strips, stack the strips, then cut the stacked strips into squares. Place the stacked squares upright in a greased loaf pan, arranging them snugly to maintain shape during baking.
- Second rise: Cover the loaf pan with a towel or plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaf for 35–40 minutes, checking occasionally. If the top browns too quickly, tent the loaf loosely with foil to prevent over-browning while letting the bread fully bake.
- Glaze: While the bread is warm, whisk together powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, and milk to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle this maple glaze generously over the warm bread before serving to add sweetness and moisture.
Notes
- Bread is best served warm so the layers pull apart easily.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle more chopped pecans on top before baking.
- This bread can be prepped ahead by assembling in the loaf pan, then refrigerating overnight. Bake fresh in the morning for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
