World´s Best Caramel Sticky Buns
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This is hands down the best sticky buns recipe ever! Mix up the dough sometime on Saturday afternoon and by Sunday morning you’ll have pillowy buns packed with cinnamon and brown sugar filling, coated in an ooey-gooey caramel pecan sauce.
Let me tell you about my latest obsession with these insanely delish Caramel Sticky Buns !!!!
Back in Germany, I swore by my healthy muesli and fruit breakfast but ever since I arrived in Canada, my breakfast habits have moved more towards the sweet and decadent stuff.
I am talking about bacon, maple syrup, pancakes and all kinds of yeasted buns! My all-time-favourites are undoubtedly these incredibly soft, rich and pillowy Caramel Sticky Buns!
What is the difference between a cinnamon roll and a sticky bun?
The main difference between cinnamon rolls and sticky buns is that sticky buns feature some caramel and usually pecan nuts, which are placed in the bottom of the pan.
The cinnamon roll part is placed on top of the caramel sauce and chopped nuts. After baking, the pan is inverted and the caramel and nuts then form a sticky ‘sauce’ on the top of the bun.”
Why you need to make these Caramel Sticky Buns ASAP:
Generously filled with brown sugar and cinnamon and topped with ooey gooey caramel sauce and toasted pecans, these Caramel Sticky Buns are THE BEST out there!
Seriously, when it comes so sweet breakfast treats it doesn’t get any better than this!
Pick up one of these sticky buns with your fingers and you’ll know this pastry is not misnamed. These buns have the perfect sticky, gooey, caramelized topping that you always hope for and almost never get.
Why this recipe works:
- This sticky buns recipe (adapted from Kenji López Alt`s Food Lab recipe) guarantees tender and soft buns topped with the most glorious caramel.
- These Caramel Sticky Buns are made with what is called an enriched yeasted dough, meaning that in addition to the flour, water, yeast – mix found in most doughs, you’ve also got a decent amount of fat by adding eggs and butter!
- Because of these additions, enriched doughs are way more delicate than lean doughs, with a soft and pillowy texture and smaller air bubbles. Of course, fats also adds a golden colour and a buttery flavour to doughs.
Can I make Sticky Buns ahead of time?
Yes, you can absolutely do that. I actually prefer making the Caramel Sticky Buns a day ahead and let them rise overnight in the fridge so all I have to do is pop them into the oven in the morning.
To do so, just place the buns in the refrigerator immediately after covering them in step 6 and allow to rise for at least 6 hours, and up to 12. The next day, remove the buns from the fridge while the oven preheats, then proceed as directed. Easy-peasy!
How do I store leftover Caramel Sticky Buns?
The recipe yields 12 caramel sticky buns, which is a lot! These are pretty filling after all.
Even though they taste best fresh out of the oven, you can also store them in an airtight container for a few days and simply pop them into the microwave for a few seconds to make them taste fresh.
Recipe ideas for leftover cinnamon buns or sticky buns:
Have you ever tried to use up stale cinnamon buns for making French Toast? Don´t even get me started!! Well, the same thing works with leftover Caramel Sticky Buns!
All you do is cut off the very top and bottom of the bun, then half the bun and you end up with 2 slices of cinnamon-swirl bread that you can use for making French Toast.
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World´s Best Sticky Buns
This is hands down the best sticky bun recipe ever! Mix up the dough sometime on Saturday afternoon and by Sunday morning you'll have pillowy, nutty, ooey-gooey buns packed with cinnamon and brown sugar filling and coated in a deeply flavorful caramel pecan sauce.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp kosher or 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
For the caramel sauce and pecans
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp buttermilk
- 1 cup toasted pecans coarsely chopped
- 1 pinch kosher salt
For the filling:
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1-2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2-3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Instructions
Make the dough:
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Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until homogeneous. Add the brown sugar, buttermilk, salt, yeast, and melted butter and whisk until homogeneous (the mixture may clump up a bit). Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon until a cohesive ball of dough forms.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 minutes, or until completely homogeneous, smooth, and silky. Return to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rise at room temperature until roughly doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
Make the caramel pecan sauce:
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Cook the butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is bubbling, about 2 minutes. Add the buttermilk, pecans, and salt and stir to combine, then pour the mixture evenly over the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish.
Make the filling:
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Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
Assemble:
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Roll out the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and lightly flour it. Shape into a rough rectangle with your hands and then, using a rolling pin, roll into a rectangle about 16 inches long and 12 inches wide, with a short end toward you.
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Brush with the melted butter, leaving a 1-inch border along the top edge. Sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar mixture and spread it with your hands until the buttered portion is evenly coated. Roll the dough up jelly-roll-style into a tight cylinder, using a bench scraper as necessary to assist you. Pinch the seam shut and turn the dough so that it's seam side down. Use your hands to even out its shape.
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Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into 12 even slices: The easiest way to do this is to cut it in half, cut each half in half, and then cut each section into thirds.
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Nestle the 12 rolls with the swirl pattern facing up in the prepared baking dish, making sure the slices from the ends of the log go cut side down. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise until roughly doubled in volume, about 2 hours (for overnight instructions, see Note above). The rolls should be well puffed and pressed tightly against each other.
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While the dough is rising, adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350°F. Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake until the buns are golden brown and well puffed, about 30 minutes, rotating the dish once. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then invert the buns onto a serving platter; scrape out any excess goo from the pan and spoon over the buns.
Recipe Notes
You can make these ahead of time! See notes in the blog post
Hach sehen die köstlich aus, so schön fluffig und dann mit dem Caramel, yum yum!
Liebe Grüsse,
Krisi
Hallo kiki!?Habe die buns das 1. mal gemacht und hatte leider das Problem, d. Teig so weich war, das ich ihn ganz schlecht rollen könnte. Er zerfloss fast. Hast du da vllt. einen Tipp für mich? Bei der Karamellsosse musste ich die Temperatur richtig hoch stellen damit der Zucker flüssig wurde. Das sind so meine Erfahrungen. Sollte es auch eine spezielle Form sein? Ich hab nur eine metallene Auflaufform mit diesen Maßen . Werde gleich mal probieren!? Riecht aber schon toll!?LG aus Germany
Maybe I am mossing something or not reading right but… To make them the day before and put in the fridge overnight I am not sure what you mean by step 6 as your instructions stood at step 5. Could you please help me out figuring this out.
I’d put this recipe for sticky buns up against any bakery! Followed the recipe to a T and they turned out amazing! No need to try another recipe, you cannot improve on perfection!
These are amazing and delicious!! Made these for the first time and was not disappointed, everyone loved them.
Soooo himmlisch!!!!! Wir haben zum ersten Mal in einem Hawaii Urlaub von dieser Köstlichkeit genascht und waren sofort verliebt. Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass man die noch besser machen könnte aber jetzt weiß ich es geht 🙂
Vielen lieben Dank
Easy, delicious!! Followed recipe exactly as written.
It’s a great recipe. Made it last night and left in the fridge. Had it for breakfast. ?
These came out fantastic. Super easy to follow. Flavor is delicious and the caramel topping make it perfect. Thanks for the recipe
Your directions say 20 ounces all-purpose flour 4 cups, plus more for dusting. No one has commented but if 4 cups is 32 ounces why does it say 20 ounces? Everyone said the recipe was easy to follow . I don’t want to mess them up. Please explain what I’m missing. Thank you in advance, can’t wait to make!
Tina
I have made a lot of stick buns in my life. They are by far the best that I ever made! I will made these buns again and again. I even made a mistake when I made them, I used regular yeast instead of the rapid yeast. It didn’t need any extra time rising. They came out PERFECT!
Are these for the first time for my family get together on Christmas Eve. Boy were they a hit! I followed the directions as written and they came out perfectly! They were absolutely delicious! Thanks for yet another amazing recipe!
These are really good. Think I’ll use the kitchen aid next time as I got too out of breath doing it by hand. I thought they would be fluffier but it doesn’t make a difference since they are so good. Next time I’ll leave out the nutmeg as it’s not a flavor I’m crazy about but that’s just me. Thanks for the recipe as I’ll be using it often!
Wow
Yummu yummy yummy!! These are probably the best cinnamon rolls I’ve made. I did half whole wheat flour and half white flour (measured very carefully). I was sure not to add too much flour and oiled my hands to work with the dough when kneading. I cooked these in a cast iron skillet and made them into 10 rolls to fit perfectly in my skillet. Absolutely THRILLED with them rising after I discovered my yeast was a couple of months old. Bless these beautiful sticky buns. These are smashing cinnamon buns! Especially when you use quality ingredients you get quality baked goods!