Pecan Cinnamon Buns

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Servings: 2 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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Soft, gooey rolls swirled with cinnamon and topped with a rich pecan caramel glaze
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Pecan Cinnamon Buns

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 cups Calories: 189

Description

These homemade Pecan Cinnamon Buns are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender, pillowy dough rolled with warm cinnamon sugar and nestled in a pan of sticky buttery caramel. Topped with crunchy toasted pecans, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and spiced flavors. The buns are soft and fluffy, with a gooey center that pulls apart beautifully. Ideal for a lazy weekend breakfast, a festive holiday brunch, or as a special treat with afternoon coffee. While they require some time for rising, the result is a bakery-quality dessert made entirely from scratch using simple pantry staples. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, and lukewarm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a saucepan, scald the milk. Remove from heat and add oil, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cool the mixture until it is lukewarm.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and the cooled milk mixture.
  4. Add the yeast mixture to the egg and milk mixture. Gradually stir in the flour until a soft dough forms.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly until smooth. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare the baking pans: Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle a thin layer of brown sugar on the bottom, followed by chopped pecans. Drizzle with melted butter and light Karo syrup.
  7. Punch down the risen dough. Take about one-third of the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Spread the dough with melted butter. Sprinkle generously with white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  9. Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough up into a log. Cut the log into 1-inch thick slices.
  10. Place the slices into the prepared pan, seam-side down. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and cooked through.
  12. Let the buns stand in the pan for 1 minute. Loosen the edges with a knife, then immediately invert the pan onto a serving platter or wax paper to release the sticky topping.
  13. Allow to cool slightly until warm enough to handle, then serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 189kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g7%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 414mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 34g12%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 6g
Protein 4g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, bread, buns, cinnamon, dessert, dough, breakfast, homemade, karo, pecans, rolls, sticky buns, sweet bread, yeast
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