Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Buns

These sticky buns are the ultimate brunch treat. Unlike standard rolls, these are baked on top of a layer of caramel and pecans, then flipped over so the sticky, gooey sauce coats the top.

Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Buns

These sticky buns are the ultimate brunch treat. Unlike standard rolls, these are baked on top of a layer of caramel and pecans, then flipped over so the sticky, gooey sauce coats the top.

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Prep Time 40 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 9 servings

Course: Breakfast/Brunch

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Dough: 2.25 tsp yeast 1/2 cup milk, 1 stick butter, 1 egg, 3.5 cups flour, sugar, salt
• Caramel: 1 cup brown sugar 1 stick butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream, vanilla
• Filling: 1 stick butter 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1 cup pecans
• Icing: 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tbsp milk

Equipment

• 9×9 inch baking pan
• Rolling Pin
• Mixer (dough hook)

Method

 

Instructions

1. Make yeast dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
2. Make caramel sauce and pour it into the bottom of a 9×9 inch pan.
3. Roll out dough, spread with cinnamon filling, roll up, and slice into 9 buns.
4. Place buns into the caramel in the pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 25-30 mins.
5. Invert immediately onto a serving platter so the caramel doesn’t stick.

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