Description
Delightful pecan sticky buns that are soft, sticky, and irresistibly sweet, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk, melted butter, and warm water in a bowl. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine and mix: Add yeast mixture and egg to dry ingredients; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let it rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
- Prepare to roll: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into a large rectangle.
- Add filling: Spread melted butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans over the dough.
- Roll and slice: Roll tightly into a log and slice into 1-inch pieces. Place in a greased dish.
- Prepare maple syrup mixture: Mix remaining pecans with maple syrup and pour over buns.
- Bake and enjoy: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sticky buns, pecan, breakfast, brunch, dessert, baking