Description
Indulge in the decadence of these Big Fat Pecan Sticky Buns, with a soft, cinnamon-spiced dough rolled up with a brown sugar filling, all topped with a gooey pecan and honey glaze. Perfect for a special breakfast treat or a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 to 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
For the filling:
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the sticky topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt. Mix in flour gradually until a soft dough forms. Knead and let rise.
- Make the Sticky Topping: Melt butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar, honey, and cream. Pour into a baking dish and top with pecans.
- Assemble and Bake: Roll out dough, spread with butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Roll up, slice, and place on the pecan topping. Let rise, then bake until golden.
Notes
- Best served fresh
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Reheat to enjoy the gooey texture
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
