Sticky Buns Recipe

These buns can be assembled the night before, needing only a final rise before baking. Just make sure you won’t it them all at once.

Ingredients

for 8 servings

BUNS

• 1 cup warm water(240 mL)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 ⅓ cups flour(415 g)
• 1 ½ teaspoons yeast

TOPPING

• 1 stick butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar(110 g)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ cup chopped pecan(60 g)

Sticky Buns’ Preparation:

1. Combine the water, olive oil, honey, salt, flour, water and yeast in a large bowl.
2. Mix well and knead for 10 -15 minutes, until the dough is elastic.
3. Transfer the dough into a well-oiled bowl.
4. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place, until the dough has doubled in size.
5. Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
6. Cut the dough into 8 portions and shape into balls. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Set aside.
7. Combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, honey and salt in a small bowl and mix well.
8. Spread the brown sugar mixture onto the bottom and sides of a cast iron pan. Line pecans on top of the mixture, and place the dough balls on top.
9. Bake for 20-30 minutes
10. Remove the sticky buns from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
11. Enjoy!