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Maple Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 1h 30m
  • Cook Time: 30m
  • Total Time: 2h
  • Yield: 12 rolls
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Maple Pecan Sticky Buns are a decadent treat featuring soft, fluffy dough rolled with a cinnamon-sugar pecan filling and topped with a rich maple syrup glaze. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these buns combine warm spices, crunchy nuts, and sweet maple syrup to create an irresistible sticky bun experience.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 1/2 – 5 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 packets instant yeast (4 1/2 tsp)
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (250ml) water
  • 1/2 cup (118ml) milk
  • 5 tbsp Danish Creamery European Style Sea Salted Butter, sliced
  • 1 large egg

Filling

  • 1/4 cup (55g) Danish Creamery European Style Sea Salted Butter, room temp
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups pecan halves, chopped

Maple Glaze

  • 3/4 cup (185g) Danish Creamery European Style Sea Salted Butter
  • 1/2 cup (160g) pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all purpose flour (start with 4 1/2 cups), granulated sugar, instant yeast, kosher salt, and ground cinnamon. Warm the water and milk together until lukewarm, then add to the dry ingredients along with the sliced butter and egg. Mix and knead until a smooth and elastic dough forms, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  2. Make the Filling: While the dough rises, mix the room temperature butter, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Chop the pecan halves roughly and set aside.
  3. Roll Out the Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, approximately 12×18 inches. Spread the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the chopped pecans across the surface.
  4. Form the Buns: Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss. Prepare a baking dish by spreading the maple glaze mixture (butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, kosher salt, and vanilla extract heated together until combined) at the bottom of the pan, then arrange the rolls on top.
  5. Second Rise: Cover the rolls and allow them to rise again in a warm spot for 30 minutes until puffy.
  6. Bake the Sticky Buns: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes until they are golden brown and the glaze is bubbling.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the sticky buns to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully invert the pan onto a serving platter so the maple glaze coats the buns. Serve warm and enjoy the sticky, sweet maple pecan goodness.

Notes

  • Use lukewarm liquids to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Adjust flour quantity as needed to achieve a soft but not sticky dough.
  • Letting the buns rise twice ensures soft and fluffy texture.
  • Carefully invert the pan after baking to coat buns with sticky maple glaze.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
  • Chopped pecans can be toasted lightly for extra crunch and flavor.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/maple-pecan-sticky-buns-recipe/