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A glazed Pecan Sticky Bun topped with pecans, served on a light blue plate.

Pecan Sticky Buns

Bree Hester
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
  

The Goo:

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the sticky buns:

  • 1/2 batch No Knead Challah Dough
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 cup toasted pecan halves I leave half whole, and chop the other half

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cook until combined. If it separates, don’t worry about it. It all comes together in the end.
    Whisking butter and brown sugar for Pecan Sticky Buns.
  • Take the butter mixture off of the heat, and whisk in the honey, cream, water, and salt.
    Whisking honey, cream, water, and salt into the butter mixture for Pecan Sticky Buns.
  • Let cool for 30 minutes. At this point, you can put this into an airtight container and leave it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
    Whisking butter and brown sugar for Pecan Sticky Buns.
  • Pour the goo into the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Scatter some the whole pecans on top of the goo.
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  • Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 12×16 inches.
    Soft, kneaded dough resting on a floured countertop, ready for baking or shaping.
  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans.
    Brown sugar and chopped pecans in a white bowl for baking recipes, close-up.
  • Scatter the sugar mixture over the dough. Roll the dough up, trim off the ends, and slice into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
    Flaky dough with chopped nuts on a floured surface for baking.
  • Place the rolls cut side up on top of the goo. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel, and let proof until almost doubled in size, about 2 hours.
    Proofing Pecan Sticky Buns in a glass baking dish, topped with brown sugar and pecans.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes. The rolls will be golden brown.
    Pecan sticky buns baked golden brown in a glass dish.
  • Let the buns cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Do not rush this step, if the goo does not cool a bit, the goo will run all over the place. Place a platter on top of the baking dish and quickly and carefully flip it over.
    Pecan sticky buns cooling in a pan with a gooey pecan topping.
  • These are best eaten right away. But you can reheat them in a 325 oven for about 10 minutes.
    A glazed Pecan Sticky Bun topped with pecans, served on a light blue plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 2gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 205mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Pecan Sticky Buns
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