Description
Indulge in these maple pecan sticky buns, a warm and gooey delight that combines soft, cinnamon-swirled dough with crunchy pecans and a rich maple syrup glaze. Perfect for brunch or dessert, these irresistible treats will evoke cherished memories and have everyone coming back for seconds. With an easy preparation process and delightful flavors, they are sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Gradually add flour and softened butter, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out into a rectangle, spread softened butter over it, then sprinkle with brown sugar mixed with cinnamon and chopped pecans. Roll tightly and slice into equal pieces.
- Arrange slices cut-side up in a greased baking dish, pour maple syrup mixture over them, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sticky bun (75g)
- Calories: 271
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg