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Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

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Warm, gooey Maple Pecan Sticky Buns feature a rich maple glaze and crunchy pecans, perfect for a cozy breakfast or indulgent brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup whole milk, warmed
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar; let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add melted butter, egg, remaining sugar, salt, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture; mix well.
  3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead dough on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  7. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, maple syrup, softened butter, and cinnamon to create the sticky glaze.
  8. Pour half of the glaze evenly into the prepared baking pan; sprinkle half of the chopped pecans over the glaze.
  9. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 12×15 inches.
  10. Spread the remaining glaze over the dough, then sprinkle with the remaining pecans.
  11. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal slices.
  12. Arrange rolls cut side down in the prepared pan on top of the glaze and pecans.
  13. Cover and let rise another 30 minutes until puffy.
  14. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  15. Allow to cool 10 minutes, then invert the pan onto a serving dish so glaze and pecans coat the buns.
  16. Serve warm and enjoy your maple pecan sticky buns.

Notes

For extra gooey buns, drizzle warmed maple syrup over the sticky buns just before serving.

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