Description
Indulge in these decadent Big Fat Pecan Sticky Buns, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. These buns are generously topped with a sticky pecan glaze that adds a rich, sweet flavor to each bite.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Sticky Pecan Topping:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt. Mix in flour gradually to form a dough. Knead until smooth, then let rise.
- Make the Sticky Topping: Melt butter, brown sugar, cream, corn syrup, and salt in a saucepan. Pour into a baking dish and top with pecans.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Roll out the risen dough, spread the filling, roll into a log, and slice into buns.
- Bake the Buns: Place the buns over the pecan topping, let rise, then bake until golden. Invert onto a tray and serve warm.
Notes
- Prepare ahead by assembling the buns the night before and refrigerating.
- Enhance flavor with maple syrup in the topping or orange zest in the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sticky bun
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
