Overnight Sticky Buns
Wake up to the irresistible aroma of freshly baked Overnight Sticky Buns, a decadent treat that’s as perfect for leisurely weekend mornings as it is for special occasions. This make-ahead recipe combines a soft, buttery dough with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling, all crowned by a luscious caramel-pecan glaze that’s prepared the night before. After a slow overnight rise in the refrigerator, these sticky buns are baked to golden perfection, offering a gooey, indulgent breakfast experience. With simple ingredients like whole milk, brown sugar, and honey, and the option to add crunchy pecans for extra texture, this recipe delivers bakery-style results right from your kitchen. Serve warm and watch them vanish—these sticky buns are a show-stopper!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 quarter cup Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 large Egg
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar (filling)
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (filling)
- 0.5 cup Pecans, chopped (optional)
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar (topping)
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (topping)
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Honey
Instructions
Heat the whole milk in a small saucepan until warm (about 110°F). Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir until dissolved and sprinkle in the yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture is foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
In a small bowl, mix 3/4 cup brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling. Set aside. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter for spreading.
Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a 12x16-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the melted butter evenly over the dough and sprinkle the sugar-cinnamon mixture on top. Add chopped pecans if desired.
Tightly roll the dough from the long edge to form a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
For the topping, combine 3/4 cup brown sugar, 6 tablespoons butter, heavy cream, and honey in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Place the slices of dough into the pan, cut side up. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, remove the buns from the fridge and let them come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Let the sticky buns cool for 5 minutes, then invert them onto a serving platter to allow the gooey caramel topping to drizzle over the buns.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.1 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 188 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 137 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
