Sticky Bun Recipe
American · Dessert · 60 min total
Soft, yeasted cinnamon rolls baked in a gooey caramel-pecan sauce, perfect for a decadent breakfast or brunch.
30
min prep
min prep
30
min cook
min cook
12
servings
servings
520
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, remaining sugar, eggs, and salt. Add yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- For filling: mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- For caramel: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, honey, and heavy cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Punch down dough. On a floured surface, roll into a 12x18-inch rectangle. Spread filling over dough. Roll up tightly from long side; pinch seam. Cut into 12 slices.
- Place slices cut-side down over caramel in dish. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake buns 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then invert onto serving plate.
Tips
- For best results, use room temperature eggs and milk.
- Buns can be assembled the night before: after placing in pan, cover and refrigerate. Let come to room temperature and rise before baking.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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