MAPLE PECAN STICKY BUNS
These Maple Pecan Sticky Buns are soft, buttery, and topped with a sweet maple-pecan glaze. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they’re a comforting treat that combines tender dough with rich, nutty caramelized flavor.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
For the Filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
For the Topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar; let sit 5 minutes. Add flour, sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt; knead until smooth. Let rise 1 hour.
- Make Topping: Melt butter, stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans; pour into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Roll Dough: Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over dough. Roll up tightly and cut into 12 slices.
- Assemble: Place rolls on top of the pecan topping in the pan. Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool 5 minutes, then invert pan onto serving plate so topping is on top. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Dough can be prepared the night before and refrigerated; bake the next morning.
- Customizing the Flavor: Add raisins, chocolate chips, or a pinch of nutmeg to the filling.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve warm with coffee, tea, or a drizzle of extra maple syrup.
- Allergy-Friendly Options: Use dairy-free butter and milk alternatives for a vegan version.
- Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat in oven before serving.