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Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

Beautiful Maple Pecan Sticky Buns on white plate
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Delight in these warm, gooey Maple Pecan Sticky Buns, featuring a rich maple glaze and crunchy toasted pecans for the perfect sweet breakfast treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and 2 cups of flour; mix until smooth.
  3. Gradually add remaining flour, kneading until a soft dough forms and pulls away from bowl.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
  5. Meanwhile, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
  6. Roll dough out on a floured surface into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
  7. Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar mixture and toasted pecans.
  8. Tightly roll dough from the long side and cut into 12 equal buns.
  9. Place buns in a greased 9×13-inch pan with the cut sides up.
  10. Pour maple syrup evenly over the buns and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and sticky.
  12. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before inverting onto a serving platter.

Notes

For extra richness, drizzle additional warm maple syrup over the buns before serving.

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