Description
Start your day with a sweet twist! 🍯🥐 Dive into our Pecan Sticky Buns recipe, a perfect blend of gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and soft, fluffy dough. A heavenly treat that’s sure to brighten up your mornings and gatherings. Try it now and experience the joy of baking at its best! 🌟👩🍳
Ingredients
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Sticky Bun Dough
- 1 ½ cups milk, warm but not hot: Activates the yeast
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast: Helps the dough rise
- ½ tsp white sugar: Aids in yeast activation
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour: The base of the dough
- 1 tsp salt: Enhances flavor
- ¼ cup white sugar: Adds sweetness to the dough
- 4 tbsp butter, softened: Gives richness and soft texture
Pecan Caramel Sauce Topping
- 8 tbsp butter: Base for the caramel sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar: Creates a deep caramel flavor
- ½ tsp vanilla: Adds aroma
- ¼ tsp cinnamon: Gives a warm spice note
- ¼ cup heavy cream: Contributes to the creamy texture
- A pinch of salt: Balances sweetness
- 1 cup pecans, chopped: Adds crunch and nuttiness
Filling
- 4 tbsp butter, melted: Helps to bind the sugar and cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar: Adds sweetness and texture
- ½ cup white sugar: Provides additional sweetness
- 2 tsp cinnamon: The key spice for flavor
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Combine warm milk with ½ tsp sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Dough Preparation: In a stand mixer, mix flour, salt, and ¼ cup sugar. Add the yeast mixture and knead until combined.
- Butter Incorporation: Add 4 tbsp softened butter, one tablespoon at a time, and knead on low speed for 5 minutes.
- First Rise: Form the dough into a ball, place it back in the bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Dough Rolling: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 10×20 inch rectangle.
- Filling Application: Spread melted butter over the dough, followed by brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon.
- Rolling Up: Tightly roll up the dough and cut into 8 pieces using sewing thread or dental floss.
- Caramel Sauce Preparation: In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a low boil, then simmer until sugar dissolves.
- Pan Preparation: Grease a 9×12 baking pan, pour in the caramel sauce, and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Second Rise: Place the cut dough pieces in the pan over the sauce and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
- Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 25-30 minutes until the rolls are golden.
- Final Touch: Let the buns rest for 15 minutes, then carefully flip the pan over onto a parchment-lined tray to reveal the caramel pecan topping.
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: For the dough, use room temperature ingredients for better integration.
- Thread for Cutting: Use dental floss or thread to cut the rolls cleanly.
- Rise Time: In cooler climates, the dough might need more time to rise. Be patient.
- Caramel Consistency: For the sauce, aim for a thick but pourable consistency.
- Prep Time: 1 hour (includes dough rising time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American