Pecan Sticky Buns
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.
8 Servings
Ingredients
Sticky Bun Dough:
- 1 ½ cup milk warm but not hot
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon white sugar
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
Pecan Caramel Sauce Topping:
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Filling:
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Warm the milk and mix with yeast and ½ 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 10x20 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 9x12 baking pan and sprinkle with pecans. Arrange buns on top.
- Let buns rise for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°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 you’ll have delicious, gluten-free sticky buns. That everyone can enjoy!