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Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

Homemade Maple Pecan Sticky Buns
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Delight in these soft, gooey Maple Pecan Sticky Buns featuring a rich maple glaze and crunchy pecan topping, perfect for a sweet breakfast or brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and gradually mix in flour to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
  5. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
  6. Roll dough into a 16×12 inch rectangle; spread softened butter over dough.
  7. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over buttered dough.
  8. Roll up dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal slices.
  9. Mix maple syrup, brown sugar, and melted butter; pour this mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
  10. Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the syrup mixture in the pan.
  11. Arrange rolls cut side down on top of the pecans and syrup mixture.
  12. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
  13. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
  14. Immediately invert the pan onto a serving platter and allow sticky buns to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle additional warm maple syrup or cream cheese glaze over the buns before serving.

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