Caramel Sticky Buns
These delightful sticky buns are sweet, gooey, and perfect for breakfast or dessert, featuring a warm caramel topping, soft dough, and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour, divided Use up to 5.5 cups as needed.
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 packages active-dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 cup milk Warm but not hot to the touch.
- 1/2 cup water Warm but not hot to the touch.
- 1/2 cup butter (or 1 stick)
- 1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
Caramel Topping
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup pecans or your favorite nuts, chopped (more if necessary to cover the bottom of your pan)
Filling
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, divided
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk, water, and 1/2 cup of butter until warm.
- Pour the warm mixture into the dry ingredients. Add the beaten egg and mix well.
- Gradually add the remaining flour until you form a soft dough. Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
Caramel Preparation
- While the dough is rising, prepare the caramel by mixing the brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan. Heat until melted and smooth, then pour into a greased baking pan.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the caramel in the pan.
Bun Assembly
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle. Spread melted butter on top, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Roll the dough up tightly and cut it into slices. Arrange the slices in the prepared baking pan.
- Let the buns rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the buns for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Serve these sticky buns warm right from the oven. They are best enjoyed topped with extra caramel sauce and a sprinkle of chopped nuts. Feel free to add more toppings like chocolate chips or dried fruits for a unique twist.