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Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rise Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

For the dough:

  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt

For the topping:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans

For the filling:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Combine milk and yeast, let proof 5–10 mins. Add sugar, eggs, butter, flour, salt. Knead to smooth dough. Let rise 1–1.5 hours.
  • Make topping: simmer butter, sugar, cream, and salt 3–4 mins. Stir in vanilla, pecans. Pour into greased 9x13 pan.
  • Roll dough into 14x9 rectangle. Spread butter, sprinkle sugar + cinnamon. Roll and slice into 12.
  • Place rolls over topping, rise 30–45 mins.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30–35 mins. Cool 5 mins, then flip onto tray.

Notes

  • Chill dough overnight after first rise if prepping ahead.
  • Use dark brown sugar for extra flavor.