Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm milk. Let sit for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Let the Dough Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Filling and Topping
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Make the Topping: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, honey, and cream. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in the pecans. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Assemble the Buns
- Roll the Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle (about 16×12 inches).
- Spread the Filling: Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll Up the Dough: Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 12 equal slices.
- Arrange the Buns: Place the slices cut-side up in the baking dish on top of the pecan topping.
- Let Rise: Cover and let the buns rise for an additional 30-45 minutes.
Bake the Buns
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Invert the Buns: Once baked, carefully invert the baking dish onto a serving platter to reveal the sticky pecan topping.
- Prep Time: 30 min.
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 buns
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Protein: 6g