Description
Deliciously sticky and sweet, these Big Fat Pecan Sticky Buns are perfect for breakfast or dessert and are sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the sticky topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
- In a separate bowl, mix the warmed milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the sticky topping by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stirring in the brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the sticky topping mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon evenly on top.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, then slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls cut-side up in the prepared baking dish over the sticky topping. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the sticky buns for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, add 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips to the filling.
- Substitute walnuts for pecans if you prefer a different nut flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg