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Sticky Buns
4.8 from 60 votes

Sticky Buns

Sticky Buns feature a sweet yeast dough rolled with cinnamon and brown sugar, topped with a buttery pecan glaze that caramelizes during baking. The soft, enriched dough combined with the gooey filling creates a tender, sticky treat. Pecans add crunch and flavor complexity to the sweet topping. These buns offer a classic breakfast or dessert option with a combination of soft crumb, sticky sweetness, and warm spices.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Resting time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 607 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 607

% 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.