Sticky Buns (Print Version)
Oversized fluffy rolls smothered in maple pecan caramel. They're a bit of work, but totally worth it.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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4½ cups all-purpose flour
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, cut into small chunks
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk, heated to 110°F
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2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
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2 large eggs, beaten and at room temperature
→ Cinnamon Filling
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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½ cup softened unsalted butter
→ Maple Pecan Topping
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ cup softened unsalted butter
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon heavy cream
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1¼ cups finely chopped pecans
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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¼ cup maple syrup
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps:
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Heat milk in the microwave until warm (around 45 seconds to reach 110°F). Sprinkle the yeast on top, then leave it alone for 10 minutes until you see foam forming.
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Combine sugar, salt, and flour in a big bowl. Using your hands or a pastry cutter, blend the softened butter into the mixture until it looks crumbly with pea-sized bits.
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Pour the yeast mixture and beaten eggs into the flour mix. Attach the dough hook to your stand mixer and mix on a low setting until combined. Then, knead on medium speed for 5 minutes or until your dough feels smooth.
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Grease a bowl and pop the dough into it. If you want it quicker, warm your oven to 200°F, then shut it off, and let the dough rise in there for an hour. Or stick it in the fridge overnight, covered.
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Whip softened butter with a mixer until creamy. Add cinnamon and brown sugar, and mix well until everything is combined.
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Cream butter and brown sugar for about 2 minutes. Toss in the maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, heavy cream, and cornstarch. Once mixed, spread across your baking pan and scatter the pecans over it.
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Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread the cinnamon filling all over. Roll it into a log and slice it into 6 even-sized rolls.
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Put the rolls into the pan with the sticky topping. Let them puff up for 20 minutes. Bake at 375°F for 28-30 minutes until golden and delicious-looking. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then flip onto a serving plate.
# Helpful Notes:
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You can make the dough ahead of time and chill it in the fridge overnight.
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If you're kneading by hand, work the dough for 5-8 minutes. Stretch it thin – if you can see light come through, it's ready!
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Bring all the dairy items to room temp before starting.
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Use a spoon to add flour to your measuring cup, then level it off for best accuracy.