Description
Big Fat Pecan Sticky Buns are a delightful treat that transforms any gathering into a celebration. These irresistible buns are enveloped in fluffy cinnamon roll dough and generously filled with gooey caramel and crunchy pecans, making them the perfect centerpiece for brunch or dessert. The enchanting aroma of cinnamon and brown sugar wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eagerly anticipating this sweet indulgence. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite nuts or sweet additions, these sticky buns promise to become a beloved staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp softened butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- Mix flour, salt, and white sugar in a stand mixer; gradually add the yeast mixture.
- Knead the dough, then incorporate softened butter until smooth.
- Shape into a ball, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 30 minutes).
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread melted butter, then sprinkle with sugars and cinnamon.
- Roll tightly, slice into pieces, and place in a greased baking pan over caramel sauce made from melted butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and pecans.
- Let rise again before baking at 350°F for about 25–30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sticky bun (90g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg