Fluffy Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe
Want to make amazing Fluffy Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe at home? You're in the right place! These soft, sweet buns are perfect for breakfast.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling Pin
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Small saucepan
- Clean kitchen towel
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cups pecans chopped
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Add brown sugar and honey.
- Stir until everything melts together smoothly.
- Pour this mixture into your baking pan.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top evenly.
- Set the pan aside for now.
- Mix warm milk and yeast in a bowl.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and sugar.
- Mix well together.
- Add flour and salt slowly.
- Knead the dough for 8 minutes.
- It should feel soft and smooth.
- Cover with a towel.
- Let it rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll dough into a large rectangle.
- Make it about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread softened butter all over the dough.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly from one end.
- Cut into 12 equal pieces using a knife.
- Place cut rolls in the prepared pan.
- Put them on top of the pecan mixture.
- Cover with a towel again.
- Let them rise for 30 more minutes.
- They should look puffy and soft.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes.
- They should turn golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven carefully.
- Wait 5 minutes only.
- Flip the pan onto a serving plate.
- The sticky topping will be on top now!
Notes
- Use warm milk, not hot milk.
- Hot milk kills the yeast completely.
- Room temperature ingredients work best together.
- Don't skip the rising time ever.
- This makes buns super fluffy and soft.
- Toast pecans first for extra flavor.
- It only takes 5 minutes.
- Flip the pan while buns are warm.
- The topping flows better when hot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Reheat for 15 seconds in the microwave.