Pecan Sticky Buns

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Delicious soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls topped with a caramel pecan topping.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 45

Cook Time 30

Rising Time 2

Total Time 3 15

Servings rolls

Calories 408kcal

Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast together. Let rest for 5 minutes until the yeast is bubbly.
1 cup milk, 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Place in a large mixing bowl along with eggs, butter, salt, and 1 cup of flour. Mix to combine.
3 eggs, ½ cup butter, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 ¾ - 5 ¼ cup flour
Add remaining flour ½ cup at a time until the dough forms a ball. (You might not need all the flour.)
Knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is soft and pillowy.
Form into a ball and place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 - 1 ½ hours.

While the dough is rising, make the pecan glaze. Place butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt in a saute pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until it comes to a boil. Boil for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
4 tablespoons butter, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup maple syrup, 2 teaspoons vanilla, ⅛ teaspoon salt
Pour into a buttered 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle pecans evenly over the glaze.
1 ½ cups pecans

Make filling by combining melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 4 tablespoons butter, ½ cup brown sugar

Roll out the dough into a large 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread with filling.
Roll up into a round log. Pinch seams. Slice into 12 pieces.
Place sliced cinnamon rolls on top of pecans. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 28-35 minutes.
Allow the buns to cool for 5 minutes. Then place a cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper over the top of the pan and carefully flip over. Use caution when flipping, the caramel filling is very hot.
Wait another 5-10 minutes before serving.

Use caution when flipping the sticky buns. You need to flip while the caramel is still hot, but you don't want any to drip onto you. Place a cookie sheet over the top of the pan. Use hot pads to hold the baking pan firmly against the cookie sheet. Use a quick motion to flip.