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Big Fat Pecan Sticky Buns

Delicious Big Fat Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe for Weekend Mornings

Enjoy these Big Fat Pecan Sticky Buns for a deliciously indulgent treat that everyone will love.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Additional Rising Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 694

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3/4 cup warm whole milk 115-125°F
  • 1 Tablespoon Instant Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Instant Yeast
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter very soft
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour to be adjusted if sticky
Pecan Topping
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter for pecan topping
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for pecan topping
Cinnamon Sugar Filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter very soft
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • rolling pin

Method
 

Making the Dough
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, eggs, butter, 3 cups of bread flour, and 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour. Mix on low speed, then medium-high speed for 4-5 minutes until fully incorporated.
  2. If the dough is too sticky, add 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough starts to slap the sides of the bowl.
  3. Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil, transfer the dough, and cover with plastic wrap or a towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
Preparing the Topping
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar for the pecan topping. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then whisk in the maple syrup, heavy cream, chopped pecans, and salt. Set aside.
Shaping the Buns
  1. Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it into a 12x18 inch rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Spread the softened butter on top of the dough. Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl, and sprinkle evenly on the dough.
  3. Roll the dough into a log lengthwise and cut into 12 pieces (about 1 1/2 inches thick).
Final Rising and Baking
  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, pour the pecan caramel sauce into the bottom, and place the rolls on top. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, or refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  3. Bake the sticky buns for 24-28 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 175°F. Allow to cool slightly, then invert onto a cooling rack or serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 694kcalCarbohydrates: 79.3gProtein: 11.5gFat: 38.1gSaturated Fat: 18.6gSodium: 534.8mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 35.5g

Notes

Feel free to swap out the pecans for walnuts or almonds for a different flavor. You can also add chocolate chips or dried fruit for a unique twist on classic sticky buns.

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