Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe
These Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns are a delightful indulgence perfect for special breakfasts, brunches, or desserts.The recipe features a soft, pillowy dough filled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a homemade caramel pecan sauce. The result is a heavenly combination of sweet, sticky, and nutty flavors that's sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs room temperature
For the filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
For the topping:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups pecans roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, prepare the caramel pecan topping. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, honey, and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for 3 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in pecans.
- Pour the topping into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan, spreading evenly.
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long end. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls cut-side down on top of the caramel pecan layer. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter. Enjoy while warm!