Description
Wake up to the irresistible aroma of Maple Pecan Sticky Buns! These gooey, caramelized delights combine fluffy dough with crunchy pecans and a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for lazy weekends or brunch gatherings, they promise to bring joy to your mornings and impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Gradually mix in flour and salt; add softened butter until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- Mix brown sugar, chopped pecans, and cinnamon in a separate bowl for the filling.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle (¼ inch thick), spread with softened butter, and evenly sprinkle the filling.
- Roll tightly from one long edge; slice into 12 pieces.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) while letting the buns rise again for about 30 minutes on a lined baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg