Ingredients
For the Dough
3½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
2¼ teaspoons (7 g) instant yeast
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk
1 large egg
¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Filling
½ cup (100 g) packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
For the Caramel Pecan Topping
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
¾ cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1½ cups (170 g) chopped pecans
Instructions
Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and instant yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. Add the egg, softened butter, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Caramel Topping:
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, heavy cream, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
Pour the caramel mixture into a greased 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the caramel.
Prepare the Filling:
Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
Roll the risen dough into a rectangle approximately 16×12 inches. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Using a sharp knife, cut it into 12 equal rolls.
Arrange the rolls cut-side up over the caramel and pecans. Cover and let them rise again for 30–45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the rolls are beautifully golden brown and cooked through.
Let the rolls cool for 5–10 minutes. Carefully invert the pan onto a large serving platter while the caramel is still warm.
Serve warm and enjoy these incredibly soft, gooey, buttery Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns! 🤤🥜🍯
🍯🥜 Gooey Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns
