Description
Mouthwatering Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns deliver sweet Southern comfort with rich, gooey layers of buttery dough and crunchy pecans. Warm spices and golden caramel create an irresistible breakfast treat you can’t wait to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 cups pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
Sweeteners and Spices:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
Seasoning and Dairy:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl. Incorporate warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Knead thoroughly until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, approximately 10 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and allow to rise in a warm environment for 60 minutes or until the volume doubles.
- Create the caramel pecan topping by heating brown sugar, butter, honey, and cream in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring continuously. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, then fold in chopped pecans.
- Evenly distribute the caramel pecan mixture across the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- After the dough has risen, roll it out on a flour-dusted surface into a rectangular shape measuring 12×18 inches. Generously spread softened butter across the surface and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar blend.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long edge, creating a tight cylindrical shape. Slice the roll into 12 uniform sections.
- Arrange the rolled sections cut-side down atop the caramel pecan layer. Cover and permit a second rise for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tops achieve a golden-brown coloration.
- Allow the sticky buns to rest for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate to showcase the caramel pecan topping.
Notes
- Activate yeast correctly by ensuring milk is warm (110-115°F) to help dough rise perfectly without killing the yeast.
- Create consistent rolls by using dental floss or a sharp knife to slice dough evenly, preventing uneven baking.
- Enhance caramel depth by using dark brown sugar for richer, more complex flavor and deeper color in the topping.
- Swap nuts for dietary needs by replacing pecans with almonds, walnuts, or omitting entirely for nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg