Sticky Buns
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4.8
Sticky Buns
Description
The dough uses yeast mixed with warm water, sugar, flour, milk, melted butter, eggs, and salt, kneaded until smooth and allowed to rise in a warm environment. After rising, the dough is filled with a cinnamon-brown sugar mixture, rolled up, sliced, then arranged on a bed of a sticky glaze made from butter, brown sugar, and honey combined with chopped pecans in a baking pan. The buns bake with the pecan topping forming a caramelized sticky layer.
The baking process results in buns with a soft, tender crumb and a rich, molasses-sweet coating studded with nuts. The cinnamon-spiced filling provides warmth and depth. After baking, the sticky pecan topping adds a glossy, textured contrast to the soft interior. This recipe includes practical rising techniques and notes on proofing to ensure good dough development.
Leftover buns should be stored airtight on the counter or refrigerated up to five days; frozen baked buns can last 2 to 3 months. Thawing overnight in the refrigerator and reheating restores softness and warmth.
Ingredients
For Dough
- ¼ cup water warm
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast (1 envelope)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup milk warm
- 4 tablespoon butter unsalted and melted
- 3 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
For Topping
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 4 tablespoon honey
- 2 cups pecans roughly chopped, or walnuts
For Filling
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Bloom the yeast: In a small bowl whisk the warm water, yeast and 1 tsp of the sugar together.Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it has foamed up nicely. If your yeast doesn’t get foamy, don’t move forward. Buy a new jar and store it in the freezer so it lasts longer.
- Make the dough: In the bowl of your mixer add the flour, milk, remaining sugar, melted butter, eggs, salt, and yeast mixture and mix for about 5 minutes using the dough hook. If the dough is sticking to the bowl, add a bit more flour. The dough is done when it comes clean from the side of the bowl. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or damp clean kitchen towel and place it in a warm, draft free environment until it doubles in size.
- Make the filling and the pecan topping: In a small bowl combine the brown sugar with the cinnamon. In a small saucepan add the butter, brown sugar and honey. Cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Pour the sauce over a 9x13-inch baking pan and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Assemble cinnamon rolls: Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface, until it is approximately 16 inches long by 12 inches wide. It should be approximately ¼ inch in thickness. Spread the ⅓ cup of butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with the sugar evenly over the surface of the dough. Working carefully, from the long edge, roll the dough down to the bottom edge. Cut the dough into 1 ½ inch slices, and place in a lightly greased baking pan. Place the cut rolls in the pan over the caramel and pecans topping. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rise for another 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven and bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the baking pan with cinnamon rolls in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Invert the rolls and serve: Remove pan from oven and place a large serving platter or a baking sheet over the rolls. Invert the rolls onto the baking sheet, but wait about 5 minutes before removing the baking pan. Let buns cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
- Proof dough in a warm, draft-free place, ideally a turned-off oven at 200°F to speed rising.
- Store leftover sticky buns in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Baked sticky buns freeze well for 2-3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and gently reheat before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bun | |
| Calories | 607kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 606IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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