Description
Delicious Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns with Maple Drizzle, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 4 cups (500 grams)
- Active dry yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet)
- Milk: 1 cup (240 ml), warmed to 110°F (43°C)
- Sugar: 1/4 cup (50 grams)
- Butter: 1/2 cup (115 grams), melted
- Eggs: 2 large
- Pecans: 1 cup (120 grams), chopped
- Brown sugar: 1 cup (200 grams), packed
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Maple syrup: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let it sit until frothy.
- Combine flour and cinnamon in a bowl, make a well, and add melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture; mix until a dough forms.
- Prepare the caramel pecan topping by mixing brown sugar, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract.
- Roll out the dough, spread the caramel pecan filling, roll into a log, and cut into 12 pieces.
- Prepare the caramel glaze by heating maple syrup and butter, then pour into a greased baking dish.
- Arrange the cut buns in the dish, let them rise for 30 minutes, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Invert the baking dish onto a platter and drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- Ensure milk is warm for yeast activation.
- Allow dough to rise until doubled in size.
- Keep an eye on baking time to avoid overbaking.
- Let assembled buns rise again for fluffiness.
- Be generous with the filling for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns, Maple Drizzle, Baking, Dessert