Pecan pie chelsea buns

Method

1. Put the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and rub it into the flour/salt using the tips of your fingers until the mixture resembles fine crumbs, then stir in the yeast.
2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the sugar and egg together. Add to the dry ingredients along with all but 2 tablespoons of the milk. Mix to a soft dough using a wooden spoon, only adding the remaining 2 tbsp milk if needed.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for at least 15 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic. Put in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean tea towel and leave in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size (see Make Ahead).
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4. Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead once or twice to knock back the dough (remove large pockets of air). Using a rolling pin, roll out into a rectangle about 25cm x 50cm.
5. For the filling, mix the butter with the cinnamon, spread evenly over the top of the dough, then scatter with the dried fruit, nuts and sugar. Gently run the rolling pin over the filling to press lightly into the dough. Roll up the dough like a swiss roll from the long end. Slice into about 20 rounds, then arrange on the prepared baking sheet, cut-side down, in a round wreath shape. (Put the smaller buns near the centre, making sure to leave a gap in the middle.) Cover with a clean tea towel, then leave in a warm place for 25 minutes to prove.
6. Heat the oven to 190°C/170°C fan/gas 5. Bake the wreath for 20 minutes or until the buns are golden. Remove from the oven, brush the buns all over with the maple syrup, then leave to cool for about 10 minutes.
7. For the icing, mix the icing sugar, bourbon (if using) and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the icing over the buns and sprinkle with toasted pecans. Serve warm or at room temperature.