Absolutely! Here’s a classic sticky buns recipe — rich, gooey, cinnamon-swirled rolls baked on a buttery caramel-pecan topping. After baking, you flip the pan and all that delicious topping coats the buns.
🧁 Classic Sticky Buns Recipe
🍞 Dough Ingredients:
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¾ cup warm milk (around 110°F / 43°C)
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2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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3¼ cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
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¾ tsp salt
🍯 Sticky Topping:
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½ cup unsalted butter
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¾ cup brown sugar, packed
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¼ cup honey or maple syrup
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup chopped pecans (optional but classic)
🍬 Cinnamon Filling:
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⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
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1½ tsp ground cinnamon
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Dough:
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In a large bowl, mix warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle in the yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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Add eggs, melted butter, salt, and 2 cups of the flour. Stir to combine.
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Gradually add remaining flour. Knead for 6–8 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic.
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Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 to 1½ hours.
2. Prepare the Sticky Topping:
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Stir in brown sugar, honey, cream, vanilla, and salt. Simmer 1–2 minutes.
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Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the topping.
3. Assemble the Rolls:
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On a floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle (about 12×16 inches).
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Spread with softened butter. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly.
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Roll tightly from the long edge. Pinch seam to seal.
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Cut into 12 equal slices and place them cut side up over the sticky topping in the pan.
4. Final Rise:
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Cover and let the rolls rise until puffy and touching — about 45–60 minutes.
5. Bake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
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Let cool for just 5 minutes, then invert carefully onto a serving tray. Let the caramel drizzle over the rolls.
✅ Tips:
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Want make-ahead? After assembling in the pan, cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Let sit at room temp for 30–45 minutes before baking.
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Don’t wait too long to invert after baking or the topping will harden in the pan.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp up to 2 days (or refrigerate up to 5 days).
