Pecan Sticky Buns
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with these irresistible Pecan Sticky Buns, a dreamy combination of soft, pillowy dough, rich caramel sauce, and crunchy toasted pecans. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and warm whole milk, these homemade sticky buns deliver bakery-quality luxury right from your own kitchen. The secret lies in the gooey caramel topping, prepared with melted butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream, which coats every bite in a luscious sweetness. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, these buns are rolled with a buttery filling and baked to golden perfection, then flipped to reveal their crave-worthy sticky glaze. Whether you're hosting a brunch or treating yourself to a weekend indulgence, these Pecan Sticky Buns are guaranteed to impress. Serve them warm and let the compliments roll in!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 stick Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1.5 cups Chopped pecans
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
Instructions
Heat the milk in a small saucepan over low heat until warm to the touch (110°F). Remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the yeast. Stir and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, 1/4 cup melted butter, the remaining sugar, and the eggs. Mix well.
Gradually add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the sticky filling. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter with the brown sugar and heavy cream over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until smooth. Pour the caramel mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly across the caramel.
Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface to form a 12x18-inch rectangle. Spread 4 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over the dough.
In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 even slices and arrange them cut-side-down in the prepared baking dish on top of the pecans and caramel.
Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise for 30–45 minutes, or until puffed and touching.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the sticky buns for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a serving platter. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.9 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 192 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 195 mg | 4% | |
*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.
