Pistachio Lemon Sticky Buns

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  • Prep Time

    45 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    556 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast, Brunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Pistachio Lemon Sticky Buns

These pistachio lemon sticky buns scream Spring but will be enjoyed all year round. They are topped with a silky smooth cream cheese frosting and are the ultimate brunch treat.

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Ingredients

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For the dough

  • 1 cup (250ml) water warm
  • 1 cup (250ml) milk warm
  • 2 tsp (10g) instant yeast
  • 2 tbsp (25g) sugar
  • 4-5 cups (500g) flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp (50g) butter softened

For the lemon-pistachio filling

  • 1 cup (200g) butter softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
  • 1 cup (200g) pistachio nuts crushed
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest

For the cream cheese frosting

  • 1 cup (250g) cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups (250g) icing sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

Make the dough

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, mix the warm water, warm milk, sugar and yeast together.
  2. Allow the mixture to stand for 5 minutes then add the flour (I always start with 4 cups and add more if the dough is too wet) and salt.
  3. Mix on low speed until a sticky dough forms then add the flour, one tablespoon at a time, allowing each tablespoon to knead in before adding the next.
  4. The dough should be tacky but not wet and unmanageable. If it is, add another quarter cup of flour and knead in. 

Allow to rise

  1. Shape the dough into a ball then cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise for 60-90 minutes in a warm spot until doubled in size. 

Form the sticky buns

  1. Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a large rectangle, approximately 1cm thick.
  2. Spread the softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle the sugar over the butter and add the pistachios.
  3. Grate over lemon zest. Roll the dough into a tight roll and using dental floss (or a sharp knife), cut the dough into 12 even buns. 

Proof

  1. Transfer the buns to a greased baking dish. Cover with a damp tea towel and allow to proof for 30 minutes while you preheat the oven.
  2. At this point you can cover the buns well and place in the fridge overnight to proof before baking in the morning.
  3. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.

Bake

  1. Place the buns in the oven and allow to bake for 25-30 minutes until the buns are risen and golden. 

Make the cream cheese frosting

  1. Whip the softened cream cheese with the lemon zest and icing sugar. Add a pinch of salt.  Remove the buns from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes then spread over the cream cheese frosting. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 556kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 430mg (18%) Potassium 249mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 792IU (16%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 556 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 556kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 430mg 18%
Potassium 249mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 792IU 16%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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