Best 5 Easy Molasses Sticky Buns Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of molasses sticky buns, a timeless classic that combines the warmth of spices, the richness of molasses, and the soft, pillowy texture of yeasted dough. These delectable treats are perfect for a cozy breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snack. With just a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can create these irresistible buns that will surely satisfy your sweet cravings. Discover the secrets behind achieving the perfect sticky glaze and fluffy interior, as we guide you through two irresistible variations: the traditional molasses sticky buns and the delightful pecan sticky buns. Both recipes offer a unique twist on this classic, ensuring an unforgettable baking experience and a taste of pure bliss. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of these heavenly sticky buns.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MOLASSES-PECAN STICKY BUNS



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As much as I like making yeast breads, I enjoy watching others enjoying my baking even more. These soft, tender rolls are loaded with the gooey goodness of molasses.-Shirley Saylor, Felton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup molasses

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Roll into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Spread butter to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut into 12 rolls., In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter for topping. Stir in the brown sugar, pecans and molasses; pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place rolls, cut side down, in dish., Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 15 minutes. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY STICKY BUNS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 buns

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup pecans, chopped in very large pieces
1 package (17.3-ounces/ 2-sheets) frozen puff pastry, defrosted
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a 12-cup standard muffin tin on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the 12 tablespoons butter and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Place 1 rounded tablespoon of the mixture in each of the 12 muffin cups. Distribute the pecans evenly among the 12 muffin cups on top of the butter and sugar mixture.
  • Lightly flour a wooden board or stone surface. Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry with the folds going left to right. Brush the whole sheet with the melted butter. Leaving a 1-inch border on the puff pastry, sprinkle each sheet with 1/3 cup of the brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cinnamon, and 1/2 cup of the raisins. Starting with the end nearest you, roll the pastry up snugly like a jelly roll around the filling, finishing the roll with the seam side down. Trim the ends of the roll about 1/2-inch and discard. Slice the roll in 6 equal pieces, each about 1 1/2 inches wide. Place each piece, spiral side up, in 6 of the muffin cups. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry to make 12 sticky buns.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, until the sticky buns are golden to dark brown on top and firm to the touch. Be careful - they're hot! Allow to cool for 5 minutes only, invert the buns onto the parchment paper (ease the filling and pecans out onto the buns with a spoon) and cool completely.

MOLASSES STICKY BUNS RECIPE



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This molasses sticky buns recipe includes a deliciously soft dough that works well with whole grain flour and a rich, buttery molasses sauce.

Provided by Crosby's Molasses

Categories     Muffins & Quick Breads

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4-4 1/2 cups flour plus more for kneading
1/3 cup sugar
½ tsp salt
Scant 3 Tbsp quick rise yeast
Scant ½ cup butter
1 2/3 cups milk
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup Crosby's Fancy Molasses
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup butter, softened
½ cup sugar
1½ Tbsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
  • Melt the butter and whisk it into the milk and eggs, then stir it into the flour mixture.
  • Mix to combine and knead the dough until it's smooth and springy, adding up to 2/3 cup more flour if necessary.
  • Form into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, turn to coat, and cover. Leave to rise until doubled (30 min to an hour, depending on the temperature in your kitchen).
  • Line a 9" by 13" pan with parchment paper. Cut the paper large enough so it goes up the sides of the pan too.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, butter, water and molasses to a boil. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • When the dough has risen to double its size, punch it down, roll out into a rectangle (about 11″x 15″) and spread/sprinkle with the filling.
  • Roll up (not too tight) from the long side, pinching to seal. Slice into 1 ½" rounds. Place rolls, cut side down, in the molasses sauce.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in dish for 5 minutes; invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

MOLASSES STICKY BUNS (KAF)



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A yummy sticky bun with a sour cream sweet roll dough, to compliment the sweetness from the molasses. If you like molasses, or just want to try something a little different and evoke the Cracker Jack scent of our youth, these are a lot of fun. The topping becomes almost taffy-like when the rolls cool down, so these are definitely best served warm. You an always reheat them at medium power in the microwave for 30 seconds if need be. Found this on the King Arthur Flour Website -- posted for safekeeping. WW points = 12 per bun

Provided by Cake Baker

Categories     Breads

Time 3h

Yield 12 sticky buns, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup water, lukewarm
4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, soft
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup pecans, diced (optional)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, soft
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins or 3/4 cup dried apple

Steps:

  • For the dough: Combine all of the dough ingredients in a large mixing bowl. If you're using active dry yeast, combine it with the water and let it soften for 5 minutes before adding the remaining ingredients. Mix and combine until you have a soft, smooth dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for 5 minutes. Scrape out the mixing bowl, grease it, and return the dough to the bowl. Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour. You can also combine all of the dough ingredients in the pan of your bread machine; let it run through the dough cycle.
  • Prepare the pan and topping: While the dough is rising, grease a 9 x 13-inch pan. Combine the topping ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat, and stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Pour the topping into the prepared pan. If using nuts, sprinkle them over the topping mixture.
  • To shape: After the dough's first rise, roll the dough into a 19 x 9-inch rectangle. Spread with the soft butter from the Filling ingredients. Sprinkle the dough with the brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up like a jellyroll from the long side, and pinch the seam together. Cut the dough into 12 slices with a knife or some unflavored dental floss. Place the slices in rows, cut side down, on top of the topping. Cover the pan with greased plastic wrap and let rise for 45 minutes.
  • To bake: Once the rolls are puffy-looking, preheat the oven to 350°F Bake for 30 Minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of one of the rolls reads 190°F Remove from the oven and flip the buns over onto a serving tray or parchment-lined baking sheet. Let the pan sit on top of the hot buns for a few minute so the topping can drip down, before removing it. Serve the buns warm, if at all possible.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.8, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 54, Sodium 263.8, Carbohydrate 67.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 31.2, Protein 6.4

EASY MOLASSES STICKY BUNS



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All I can say is that this is total sticky evil,lol,in a good way.

Provided by Jamallah Bergman

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 loaves frozen bread dough,thawed
1/3 c butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
MOLASSES SAUCE
1 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c butter, cubed
1/2 c water
1/4 c molasses

Steps:

  • 1. Roll our each loaf of bread dough into a 10 inch square. Spread with butte to within 1/2 inch of edges. Combine sugar and cinnamon;sprinkle over butter. Roll up jelly roll style; pinch seams to seal. Cut each loaf into six slices.
  • 2. For sauce,in a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar,butter,water and molasses to a boil. Pour into greased 13x9 baking dish. Place rolls,cut side down, in molasses sauce.
  • 3. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in dish for 5 minutes; invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the milk and butter are warm, but not hot, before adding them to the yeast mixture. This will help the yeast to activate and rise properly.
  • Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. This will help to develop the gluten in the flour and make the buns light and fluffy.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour. This will give the yeast time to work and produce carbon dioxide gas, which will make the buns light and airy.
  • Roll the dough out into a rectangle and spread the filling evenly over the top. Then, roll the dough up tightly and slice it into buns. This will ensure that the filling is evenly distributed throughout the buns.
  • Place the buns in a greased baking dish and let them rise again for 30 minutes. This will give the buns time to rise a second time and become even lighter and fluffier.
  • Bake the buns in a preheated oven until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. This will give the buns a delicious, caramelized crust.
  • Serve the buns warm, drizzled with molasses or your favorite glaze. This will make them even more delicious and irresistible.

Conclusion:

These easy molasses sticky buns are the perfect way to start your day or enjoy as a special treat. With their soft, fluffy texture, gooey molasses filling, and sweet, caramelized crust, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or dessert, give these molasses sticky buns a try. You won't be disappointed!

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