Sticky Buns Recipe
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This old-fashioned caramel sticky buns recipe with pecans is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 6½ tablespoon granulated sugar
- 5½ tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3½ cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons whole milk at room temperature
For the Cinnamon Sugar:
- 6½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Caramel Glaze:
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Cream together the sugar, butter, and salt on medium-high speed in an electric mixer with a paddle attachment. Whip in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Then add the flour, yeast, and milk. Mix on low speed until the dough forms a ball. Switch to the dough hook and increase the speed to medium, mixing for approximately 10 minutes (or knead by hand for 12 to 15 minutes), or until the dough is silky and supple, tacky but not sticky. You may have to add a little flour or water while mixing to achieve this texture. Lightly oil a large bowl and transfer the dough to the bowl, rolling it around to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise at room temperature for approximately 2 hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
- Meanwhile, make the Caramel Glaze: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt, and cream together for 2 minutes on high speed with the paddle attachment. Add the corn syrup and vanilla extract, and continue to cream for about 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
- Transfer the dough to the counter. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin, lightly dusting the top of the dough with flour to keep it from sticking to the pin. Roll it into a rectangle 18 inches wide by 9 inches long. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the surface of the dough (use it all!), and roll the dough up with the long side facing you, creating a cinnamon-sugar spiral as you roll. With the seam side down, cut the dough into 12 even pieces.
- Coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with the caramel glaze, then sprinkle the pecans evenly over the surface. Lay the pieces of dough cut-side-up on top of the caramel glaze, evenly spaced throughout the pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to rise at room temperature for 75 to 90 minutes, or until the pieces have grown into one another and have nearly doubled in size.
- Make-Ahead Note: Instead of the second rise, you can place the shaped buns in the refrigerate for up to 2 days, pulling the pan out of the refrigerator 3 to 4 hours before baking to allow the dough to proof at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and adjust the oven rack to the lowest shelf.
- Bake the sticky buns for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool the buns in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes, and then remove them by flipping them over onto another pan or serving platter. Carefully scoop any run-off glaze back over the buns with a spatula. Wait at least 20 minutes before serving. The sticky buns are best eaten the day of baking but can be stored, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days (see notes below on reheating).
Notes
- (Recipe adapted from The Bread Baker's Apprentice)
- While you may substitute all-purpose flour for the bread flour, know it will produce a slightly different texture than what you see here.
- The corn syrup is a key ingredient in getting the exact right texture for the caramel glaze and I don't recommend making any substitutions.
- Make-Ahead Note: You can prepare the sticky buns through placing the rolls into the pan, then cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days before baking. Bring to room temperature prior to baking as directed in the recipe.
- Once the sticky buns have cooled to room temperature, I recommend a quick reheat in the microwave for 10 seconds for optimal enjoyment :)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
799kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
106g
(35%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
188mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
63g
(126%)
Vitamin A
790IU
(16%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12sticky buns
Amount Per Serving
Calories 799 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 799kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 106g | 35% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 63g | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 790IU | 16% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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