Best 6 Old Fashioned Pecan Sticky Buns Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our Old-Fashioned Pecan Sticky Buns. These delectable treats are a nostalgic journey back in time, capturing the essence of traditional baking with a modern twist. Our collection of recipes offers a range of options to cater to every taste preference, from the classic pecan sticky buns to variations like maple-glazed and cream cheese-filled. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and irresistible aroma. Embark on a culinary adventure as you discover the secrets behind these timeless pastries, transforming your kitchen into a haven of sweet indulgence.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

STICKY BUNS RECIPE



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This old-fashioned caramel sticky buns recipe with pecans is perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Dessert

Time 5h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

6½ tablespoon granulated sugar
5½ tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg (slightly beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3½ cups bread flour
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 cup + 2 tablespoons whole milk (at room temperature)
6½ tablespoons granulated sugar
1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Cream together the sugar, butter, and salt on medium-high speed in an electric mixer with a paddle attachment. Whip in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Then add the flour, yeast, and milk. Mix on low speed until the dough forms a ball. Switch to the dough hook and increase the speed to medium, mixing for approximately 10 minutes (or knead by hand for 12 to 15 minutes), or until the dough is silky and supple, tacky but not sticky. You may have to add a little flour or water while mixing to achieve this texture. Lightly oil a large bowl and transfer the dough to the bowl, rolling it around to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise at room temperature for approximately 2 hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
  • Meanwhile, make the Caramel Glaze: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt, and cream together for 2 minutes on high speed with the paddle attachment. Add the corn syrup and vanilla extract, and continue to cream for about 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
  • Transfer the dough to the counter. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin, lightly dusting the top of the dough with flour to keep it from sticking to the pin. Roll it into a rectangle 18 inches wide by 9 inches long. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the surface of the dough (use it all!), and roll the dough up with the long side facing you, creating a cinnamon-sugar spiral as you roll. With the seam side down, cut the dough into 12 even pieces.
  • Coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with the caramel glaze, then sprinkle the pecans evenly over the surface. Lay the pieces of dough cut-side-up on top of the caramel glaze, evenly spaced throughout the pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to rise at room temperature for 75 to 90 minutes, or until the pieces have grown into one another and have nearly doubled in size.
  • Make-Ahead Note: Instead of the second rise, you can place the shaped buns in the refrigerate for up to 2 days, pulling the pan out of the refrigerator 3 to 4 hours before baking to allow the dough to proof at room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and adjust the oven rack to the lowest shelf.
  • Bake the sticky buns for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool the buns in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes, and then remove them by flipping them over onto another pan or serving platter. Carefully scoop any run-off glaze back over the buns with a spatula. Wait at least 20 minutes before serving. The sticky buns are best eaten the day of baking but can be stored, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days (see notes below on reheating).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 799 kcal, Carbohydrate 106 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 63 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TENDER PECAN STICKY BUNS



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These homemade caramel rolls have the old-fashioned goodness my family craves. Tender and nutty, the buns disappear fast on Christmas. -Julia Spence, New Braunfels, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs
TOPPING:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup until combined. Pour into a well-greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with pecans., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface. Roll into a 12x8-in. rectangle; brush with melted butter. Combine sugars and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges and press into dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. , Cut into 12 slices. Place cut side down in prepared pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°. , Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

STICKY BUNS



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It's impossible to eat just one of these soft, yummy sticky buns-they have wonderful old-fashioned goodness. Use the conventional method or your bread machine to make the dough. -Dorothy Showalter, Broadway, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups bread flour
SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in water. Add butter, sugar, milk powder and salt, then beat in 2 cups flour on low for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, make sauce by combining brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in pecans. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Punch down dough. Turn onto a floured surface; roll into a 16x10-in. rectangle. Make filling by combining butter, sugar and cinnamon; spread to within 3/4 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices; place slices cut side down over sauce. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool 3 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CARAMEL-PECAN STICKY ROLLS



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Who wouldn't be happy when offered one of these rich, delicious pinwheels of warm raised yeast dough topped with pecans?

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages regular active or fast-acting dry yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
1 cup very warm milk (120°F to 130°F)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 cup pecan halves, if desired
1/2 cup chopped pecans or raisins, if desired
1/4 cup granulated sugar or packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix 2 cups of the flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the salt and yeast. Add warm milk, 1/4 cup butter and egg. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to make dough easy to handle.
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead about 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and springy. Grease large bowl with shortening. Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place about 1 hour 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter to boiling, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in corn syrup. Pour into 13x9-inch pan. Sprinkle with pecan halves.
  • In small bowl, mix all filling ingredients except 2 tablespoons butter; set aside.
  • Gently push fist into dough to deflate. Flatten dough with hands or rolling pin into 15x10-inch rectangle on lightly floured surface. Spread with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with filling. Roll rectangle up tightly, beginning at 15-inch side. Pinch edge of dough into roll to seal. With fingers, shape until even. With dental floss or a serrated knife, cut roll into 15 (1 -inch) slices.
  • Place slices slightly apart in pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place about 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Place heatproof tray or serving plate upside down onto pan; immediately turn tray and pan over. Let pan remain 1 minute so caramel can drizzle over rolls; remove pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Roll, Sodium 260 mg

PECAN STICKY BUNS



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Yummy! Everyone's favorite - gooey, sticky, and rich.

Provided by Stefanie Sellars

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 ¼ cups buttermilk
2 eggs
5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup margarine, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl. Add buttermilk, eggs, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup of the butter or margarine, 1/2 cup of the sugar, baking powder and salt. Blend 30 seconds with mixer on low speed, scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in remaining 3 cups flour. (Dough should remain soft and slightly sticky) Knead for 5 minutes, or about 200 turns on a lightly floured board. Cover dough and allow to rest for half an hour.
  • Divide dough in half and roll each half into a 12x7 inch rectangle. Spread each half with 1 tablespoon soft butter and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the ground cinnamon. Roll up the halves, beginning at the wide side. Seal well by pinching the seams. Cut each roll into 12 slices.
  • Coat two 9 inch round cake pans with 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans in each pan. Place 12 dough slices in each pan, leaving a small space between slices. Let rise until doubled.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes. Invert pans onto serving plates immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 341 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

HOMEMADE STICKY BUNS



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Forget a trip to the bakery, and create these scrumptious sticky buns right in your own kitchen. Make and refrigerate the dough the night before for a sweet and easy start to the morning!

Provided by Angie McGowan

Categories     Side Dish

Time 4h40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package or 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (120°F to 130°F)
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted, still warm but not hot
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
4 egg yolks
3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Lightly grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish and large bowl with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Place yeast in ungreased large bowl. Add warm water; mix well until dissolved. Stir in all remaining Dough ingredients except flour until well mixed. Add 3 cups of the flour; stir until a soft dough forms.
  • On lightly floured work surface, knead dough 10 to 12 minutes, adding no more than 1/2 cup additional flour until dough is a good consistency and not too sticky. Dough should be slightly sticky and does not break when stretched. If it breaks, continue kneading.
  • Place dough in greased large bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm place 2 to 3 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Punch down dough; place on lightly floured work surface. Cover dough with plastic wrap again; let rest 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix all Topping ingredients except pecans. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Pour into baking dish. Sprinkle with pecans.
  • After dough has rested, roll out dough with rolling pin into 18x12-inch rectangle. Brush dough with 1/4 cup softened butter, leaving 1-inch strip of dough along one long side. In small bowl, mix 2/3 cup brown sugar and the cinnamon. Sprinkle over buttered dough.
  • Staring with topped long side of dough, carefully and tightly roll dough into very long roll. Cut roll evenly into 15 slices. Place slices in 5 rows by 3 rows in baking dish over Topping. Let rise in warm place 30 to 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • After rolls have doubled in size, heat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls 25 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Immediately invert rolls onto serving platter, being extremely careful of hot sticky topping. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a stand mixer, you can make the dough by hand. Just be sure to knead it well until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
  • When rolling out the dough, be sure to roll it out evenly. This will help the buns to bake evenly.
  • Fill the buns with your favorite fillings. Some popular options include cinnamon sugar, nuts, and fruit.
  • Bake the buns until they are golden brown. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve the buns warm and gooey. They are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

These old-fashioned pecan sticky buns are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of buns that are sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give these pecan sticky buns a try.

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