Maple Pecan Sticky Buns
Deliciously sticky and sweet cinnamon buns topped with pecans and drizzled with maple syrup, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Dough
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 packets instant yeast (4 1/2 tsp)
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 5 tbsp unsalted European-style butter, sliced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted European-style butter, room temp
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups pecan halves, chopped
- 3/4 cup unsalted European-style butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by combining flour, sugar, yeast, salt, cinnamon, water, milk, butter, and egg; knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough, spread with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans; roll into a log and cut into slices.
- Arrange the slices in a baking dish, drizzle with maple syrup, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden and caramelized.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality maple syrup and fresh pecans.