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Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe

Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe
Prep
60 min
Cook
30 min
Total
90 min
Serves
8

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cupsmilk (warm but not hot: Activates the yeast)
  • 2 ¼ tspactive dry yeast: Helps the dough rise
  • ½ tspwhite sugar: Aids in yeast activation
  • 3 ½ cupsall-purpose flour: The base of the dough
  • 1 tspsalt: Enhances flavor
  • ¼ cupwhite sugar: Adds sweetness to the dough
  • 4 tbspbutter (softened: Gives richness and soft texture)
  • 8 tbspbutter: Base for the caramel sauce
  • 1 cupbrown sugar: Creates a deep caramel flavor
  • ½ tspvanilla: Adds aroma
  • ¼ tspcinnamon: Gives a warm spice note
  • ¼ cupheavy cream: Contributes to the creamy texture
  • —A pinch of salt: Balances sweetness
  • 1 cuppecans (chopped: Adds crunch and nuttiness)
  • 4 tbspbutter (melted: Helps to bind the sugar and cinnamon)
  • ½ cupbrown sugar: Adds sweetness and texture
  • ½ cupwhite sugar: Provides additional sweetness
  • 2 tspcinnamon: The key spice for flavor

Instructions

  1. 1

    Yeast Activation: Combine warm milk with ½ tsp sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Dough Preparation: In a stand mixer, mix flour, salt, and ¼ cup sugar. Add the yeast mixture and knead until combined.

  3. 3

    Butter Incorporation: Add 4 tbsp softened butter, one tablespoon at a time, and knead on low speed for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Dough Rolling: On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 10x20 inch rectangle.

  6. 6

    Filling Application: Spread melted butter over the dough, followed by brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon.

  7. 7

    Rolling Up: Tightly roll up the dough and cut into 8 pieces using sewing thread or dental floss.

  8. 8

    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.

  9. 9

    Pan Preparation: Grease a 9x12 baking pan, pour in the caramel sauce, and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

  10. 10

    Second Rise: Place the cut dough pieces in the pan over the sauce and let them rise again for 30 minutes.

  11. 11

    Baking: Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 25-30 minutes until the rolls are golden.

  12. 12

    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.