There’s nothing quite like the sweet, caramelized magic of sticky buns fresh from the oven. Soft, fluffy rolls swirled with cinnamon sugar and drenched in a buttery pecan glaze—this is breakfast at its most decadent.
🍴 Ingredients (Serves 12)
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
🔥 Instructions
Activate the Yeast:
In a large bowl, combine warm milk and sugar, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Make the Dough:
Add eggs and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix in flour and salt until a dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes, then cover and let rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.
Prepare the Topping:
In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar, honey, and cream. Stir until smooth. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Roll and Fill:
Roll the dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 equal pieces.
Assemble and Rise:
Place the rolls cut-side down over the topping in the baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30–45 minutes.
Bake and Invert:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto a platter to reveal the gooey topping.
📦 Amazon Must-Haves to Help You Bake the Best Sticky Buns
- 🔪 Pastry Scraper and Dough Cutter — Makes handling and slicing sticky dough clean and easy.
- 🧈 Heavy-Duty Nonstick 9×13 Pan — Perfect for ensuring those gooey buns slide out with ease after baking.
- 🥄 Silicone Spatula Set — Great for spreading filling and scraping every bit of caramel from your saucepan.
- 📏 Rolling Pin with Thickness Rings — Helps roll out your dough evenly for consistent baking.
- 🥣 Stand Mixer with Dough Hook — Takes the effort out of kneading for soft, pillowy buns.
💡 Helpful Tip: For extra gooeyness, don’t be shy with the topping—and don’t let the buns cool too long in the pan or the glaze may stick. Flip them while still warm and let the caramel cascade over each one!
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