Description
Indulge in the sweet, gooey delight of homemade sticky buns with this irresistible recipe. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these soft, cinnamon-scented buns are topped with a decadent sticky pecan glaze that will have your taste buds singing.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/4 cup water (warm)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
For the sticky topping:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, water, butter, and egg. Knead until smooth, then let rise for 1 hour.
- Make the Topping: Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and cream in a saucepan. Pour into a greased baking dish.
- Fill and Shape: Roll out dough, spread with butter and cinnamon sugar, roll up, and slice into rolls. Place over topping.
- Rise and Bake: Let the rolls rise, then bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Invert the pan to reveal the sticky buns and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Sticky buns can be prepped the night before and refrigerated. Let sit at room temperature before baking.
- Enhance the filling with a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sticky bun
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
