Sticky buns are sweet, gooey, and absolutely delicious! Here’s a classic recipe to make them from scratch.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

  • 3 ¾ cups (450g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk (about 110°F)
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs

For the Sticky Topping:

  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans (optional)

For the Filling:

  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Dough

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic (or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-7 minutes).
  4. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Step 2: Make the Sticky Topping

  1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Stir in brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), and heavy cream. Cook until smooth and bubbly.
  3. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and sprinkle pecans on top.

Step 3: Roll and Fill the Dough

  1. Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
  2. Spread softened butter over the surface.
  3. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it evenly over the buttered dough.
  4. Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log. Slice into 12 rolls.

Step 4: Assemble and Bake

  1. Place the rolls cut-side down over the sticky topping in the baking dish.
  2. Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 5: Flip and Serve

  1. Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes, then invert the baking dish onto a serving platter to let the sticky topping drizzle over the buns.
  2. Serve warm and enjoy!

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