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Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns

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Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns are rich, gooey rolls made with soft cinnamon-spiced dough, a buttery brown sugar filling, and a decadent caramel-pecan topping. These bakery-style buns are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, offering indulgent flavor and texture in every bite.

Ingredients

  • For the Dough:
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 cup whole milk, lukewarm
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • For the Filling:
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • For the Caramel Pecan Topping:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp light corn syrup (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves or chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk until just lukewarm and stir in the yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter. Mix and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Meanwhile, make the topping: In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar, cream, corn syrup (if using), and salt. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then pour into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Top evenly with pecans.
  5. Punch down the dough and roll into a 12×18-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  6. Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
  7. Roll tightly from the long edge into a log, then slice into 12 equal rolls.
  8. Place rolls cut-side up over the caramel pecan topping in the pan.
  9. Cover loosely and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Bake rolls for 30–35 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  12. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving platter.

Notes

Use light corn syrup in the caramel for a smoother, glossier finish (optional).Overnight prep: Assemble and refrigerate before final rise. Let come to room temp and rise in the morning before baking.Grease the baking pan well to ensure easy release after baking.For added flavor, mix chopped raisins or dried fruit into the filling.Reheat leftovers briefly in the microwave for gooey texture.

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