Description
Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns are a deliciously sweet treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert, featuring a gooey caramel sauce and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread brown sugar and chopped pecans on top.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into slices.
- In a baking dish, pour caramel sauce and place the slices on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cinnamon to the filling.
- These buns are best served warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns, Sweet Buns, Breakfast Buns, Dessert Buns