5 from 4 votes
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.
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
Ingredients
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
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, mix the warm water, warm milk, sugar and yeast together.
- 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.
- 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.
- The dough should be tacky but not wet and unmanageable. If it is, add another quarter cup of flour and knead in.
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Allow to rise
- 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
- Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a large rectangle, approximately 1cm thick.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle the sugar over the butter and add the pistachios.
- 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
- 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.
- At this point you can cover the buns well and place in the fridge overnight to proof before baking in the morning.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
Bake
- 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
- 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
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: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 556
% 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.