Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe is a must-try delight!
A delightful recipe for soft and fluffy caramel pecan sticky buns, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Author: Elisa
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 sticky buns 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (for caramel sauce)
- 1/4 cup corn syrup (for caramel sauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for caramel sauce)
- 1 cup pecans, chopped (for caramel sauce)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for dough)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for dough)
- 1 tsp instant yeast (for dough)
- 1/2 tsp salt (for dough)
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed (for dough)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for dough)
- 1 large egg (for dough)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (for filling)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (for filling)
- Prepare the dough by mixing dry ingredients and then adding the wet ingredients.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the caramel sauce by melting butter and mixing in brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla.
- Fold in chopped pecans and pour the caramel sauce into a greased baking dish.
- Roll out the risen dough, spread softened butter, and sprinkle with filling ingredients.
- Roll the dough into a log and slice into 12 pieces, placing them in the caramel sauce.
- Let the buns rise for another 30 minutes, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly before inverting onto a serving platter.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area.
- Check the buns a few minutes before the suggested baking time to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns, Sticky Buns Recipe, Breakfast Buns, Dessert Buns