Pecan Sticky Buns

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Servings: 2 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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Decadent yeast-risen buns coated in buttery brown sugar sauce and crunchy pecans
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Pecan Sticky Buns

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 cups Calories: 144

Description

These Pecan Sticky Buns are the ultimate weekend breakfast or brunch centerpiece. The soft, pillowy dough is enriched with buttermilk and butter, creating a tender crumb that contrasts beautifully with the gooey, caramelized topping. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of sweet cinnamon-sugar spice and the rich, earthy crunch of toasted pecans. The buns are baked in a pan with melted butter and brown sugar, which creates a sticky, glossy glaze that coats every roll when inverted.

Directions

  1. Dissolve active dry yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl. Let stand until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.
  2. Add buttermilk, eggs, 2 1/2 cups flour, soft butter, sugar, baking powder, and salt to the yeast mixture.
  3. Blend with a mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping sides and bottom of the bowl.
  4. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  5. Stir in the remaining 3 cups of flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  6. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead for 5 minutes, or about 200 turns, until smooth and elastic.
  7. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a 12x7 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  8. Spread each rectangle with 1 tablespoon of soft butter. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  9. Roll up each rectangle tightly, beginning at the wide side. Pinch seams to seal.
  10. Cut each roll into 12 slices.
  11. In two 9-inch round cake pans, combine 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans for each pan.
  12. Place 6 dough slices in each pan, leaving a small space between slices.
  13. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  14. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  15. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  16. Let cool in pans for 5 minutes, then invert onto serving plates to release the sticky sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 144kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g4%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 896mg38%
Total Carbohydrate 26.6g9%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 3.7g8%

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

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