Description
These Pecan Sticky Buns. Are the greatest treat! Made with a soft, buttery dough. They are rolled. With a generous cinnamon-sugar filling. And topped with a rich pecan caramel sauce. Excellent for a fine breakfast. Or dessert. These sticky buns. Are a delightful combination of sweet, nutty, and gooey goodness. That will make any morning extra special.
Ingredients
Sticky Bun Dough:
1 Β½ cup milk, warm but not hot
2 ΒΌ teaspoons active dry yeast
Β½ teaspoon white sugar
3 Β½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
ΒΌ cup white sugar
4 tablespoons butter, softened
Pecan Caramel Sauce Topping:
8 tablespoons butter
1 cup brown sugar
Β½ teaspoon vanilla
ΒΌ teaspoon cinnamon
ΒΌ cup heavy cream
Pinch of salt
1 cup pecans, chopped
Filling:
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Β½ cup brown sugar
Β½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
Warm the milk and mix with yeast and Β½ teaspoon of sugar. Let sit until frothy.
Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a stand mixer. Add yeast mixture and knead with a dough hook.
Add softened butter, one tablespoon at a time. And knead for 5 minutes. Form dough into a ball, and cover. Let rest for 30 minutes until doubled.
Roll dough into a 10×20 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread melted butter, then sprinkle brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon. Roll up tightly and cut into 8 pieces.
Make caramel sauce by melting butter with brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, heavy cream, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
Pour caramel sauce into a greased 9×12 baking pan and sprinkle with pecans. Arrange buns on top.
Let buns rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350Β°F.
Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes. Then invert onto a parchment-lined pan.
Notes
To make these Pecan Sticky Buns gluten-free. Swap the all-purpose flour. For a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Ensure that the blend contains xanthan gum. Or a similar binding agent. To help the dough achieve the right texture. Additionally, check that all other ingredients. Especially the yeast and baking powder. Are certified gluten-free. The dough might be a bit stickier to handle. So dust your work surface. And rolling pin with gluten-free flour. Follow the same rising. And baking instructions. And youβll have delicious, gluten-free sticky buns. That everyone can enjoy!
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
