Our Best-Ever Sticky Buns: An Indulgent Weekend Treat
These sticky buns are the ultimate indulgent treat for any weekend, with a perfect blend of flavors and a gooey, sweet topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix flour and salt in a separate bowl. Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes, then place it in a greased bowl and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and spread with melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans.
- Roll the dough tightly and slice into buns. Arrange in a baking dish.
- Let the buns rise for another 30 minutes before baking at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Enjoy your warm, sticky buns!
Notes
- For extra gooeyness, drizzle with a caramel sauce before baking.
- Store leftover buns in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg