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Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

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These Maple Pecan Sticky Buns are rich, gooey, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. Made with a soft, buttery dough and topped with a sticky maple-pecan caramel, they’re irresistible served warm and fresh from the oven.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sticky buns
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Dough:
  • 1 cup whole milk, warm
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for yeast)
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry or instant yeast
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
  • 1 tbsp oil or nonstick spray (for greasing)
  • Topping:
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Filling:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, 2 tbsp sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy (5–10 mins).
  2. Mix in butter, eggs, salt, and flour to form a sticky dough. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Grease a 9×13-inch pan. Toast pecans and spread in the bottom.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar, milk, maple syrup, and salt. Pour over pecans in the pan.
  6. Roll out dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Spread with softened butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
  7. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal slices. Arrange buns over topping in the pan.
  8. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake buns for 25–28 minutes, tenting with foil halfway through to prevent over-browning.
  10. Let rest for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Swap pecans with walnuts or omit for a nut-free version.
  • Add dried fruit or spices like cardamom or nutmeg for variation.
  • Can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning.
  • Par-bake for 10 minutes and freeze for make-ahead convenience.
  • Use bread flour for a chewier texture.

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