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Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 350
Delight in these warm, gooey cinnamon rolls topped with caramelized pecans and a rich maple glaze, perfect for a cozy breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 240 ml whole milk, warmed (about 100°F (38°C))
  • 135 g granulated sugar (divided)
  • 14 g active dry or instant yeast (2 packets)
  • 113 g unsalted butter (softened, cut into 4 pieces)
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 563 g all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
  • 2 tsp canola, vegetable, or olive oil (for bowl or use nonstick spray)

Pecan topping

  • 250 g chopped pecans
  • 113 g unsalted butter (melted)
  • 135 g packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 60 ml whole milk
  • 60 ml pure maple syrup
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 56 g unsalted butter (softened)
  • 100 g packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Mix warm milk, 2 tbsp sugar, and yeast; let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Beat in remaining sugar, butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add flour until dough forms, then knead for 5 minutes. Let rise in a greased bowl for 2 hours until doubled.
  • Prepare pecan topping by melting butter with brown sugar, milk, and maple syrup; simmer 2 minutes. Spread pecans in a greased 9x13-inch pan and pour topping over.
  • Punch down dough, roll into a 12x18-inch rectangle, spread softened butter, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture, then roll tightly into an 18-inch log. Cut into 12 rolls and place in the pan over pecans.
  • Cover and let rise 30-45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake rolls for 25-28 minutes until golden. Invert onto a serving platter and serve warm.

Notes

For best results, let the dough rest if it shrinks during rolling. You can prepare the rolls overnight and bake fresh in the morning.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cinnamon, maple, Pecans