Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe
Delight in these luscious Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns featuring soft, fluffy dough baked in a rich, buttery caramel sauce loaded with crunchy pecans. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat, these buns offer a perfect blend of gooey caramel and nutty flavor baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 sticky buns 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Caramel Pecan Sauce
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk with yeast and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is activated. Add softened butter, egg, salt, and gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Make the Caramel Pecan Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup together, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes to form a smooth caramel sauce. Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans.
- Assemble the Sticky Buns: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the caramel pecan sauce evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 16×12 inches. Optionally spread softened butter and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar for extra flavor. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log, then cut into 12 equal slices.
- Bake the Rolls: Arrange the slices in the pan on top of the caramel sauce. Cover and let rise for an additional 30 minutes. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Invert and Serve: Allow the buns to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Place a large serving platter over the pan and invert quickly so the caramel sauce is on top. Serve warm for the best gooey texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle cinnamon and sugar inside the dough before rolling.
- Use fresh active dry yeast for best rising results.
- Allow buns to cool slightly before inverting to prevent hot caramel spills.
- These buns are best served the day they are baked but can be gently reheated.
- Chopped walnuts can substitute pecans if preferred.
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