Better Than Bakery Sticky Buns

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with these "Better Than Bakery Sticky Buns"—a homemade treat that's ooey, gooey, and irresistibly delicious! This recipe combines a fluffy, soft dough with a rich, buttery caramel topping infused with chopped pecans for a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Swirled with a blend of cinnamon and dark brown sugar, every bite is bursting with warm, comforting flavors. These sticky buns are surprisingly easy to make, featuring a step-by-step process that includes kneading, rolling, and baking to golden perfection. Whether you're treating your family to a special weekend brunch or satisfying your sweet tooth, these bakery-style sticky buns, topped with an optional powdered sugar garnish, are guaranteed to leave everyone coming back for seconds. Keywords: sticky buns, homemade sticky buns, buttery caramel topping, cinnamon rolls, pecan sticky buns, easy sticky buns recipe, bakery-style pastries.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 2 Large eggs
• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Dark brown sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons Cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Pecans (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Warm the milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it reaches about 110°F. It should be warm, not hot. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar and sprinkle the yeast over the warmed milk. Let it sit until bubbly and foamy, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and let it cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the melted butter, remaining granulated sugar, eggs, and the yeast mixture.

Step 3

Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes, or knead with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 5-6 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, prepare the sticky topping. In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Cook for 2-3 minutes until smooth and combined. Pour this mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Spread 4 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over the dough.

Step 7

Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough.

Step 8

Starting from the long edge of the rectangle, tightly roll the dough into a log. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and arrange them in the prepared baking dish over the caramel and pecans.

Step 9

Cover the dish with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.

Step 10

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Once the buns have risen, bake them for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. If they start to brown too much on top, cover them loosely with aluminum foil halfway through baking.

Step 11

Let the buns cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully invert the pan onto a larger serving platter so the sticky pecan topping is revealed on top of the buns.

Step 12

Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar if desired, and serve warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	637.1 grams (637.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1946

Total Fat 88.90g	114%
Saturated Fat 11.50g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Sodium 2525mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 287.10g	104%
Dietary Fiber 18.40g	66%
Total Sugars 262.10g
Protein 21.40g	43%

Vitamin D 107IU	537%
Calcium 695mg	53%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1343mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.3%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 56.5%