Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBallast Point BrewingPecan Sticky Buns Recipe

Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe

Time2h 30m
Serves12

Salted Caramel Victory at Sea, vanilla ice cream

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Ingredients

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Dough

Topping

Serving

Method

Making the Dough

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Combine with yeast and sugar in a bowl, and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Stir until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let It Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Preparing the Filling

  1. 5

    Mix Filling Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans. Set aside.

Assembling the Buns

  1. 6

    Roll Out Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 18x12 inches).

  2. 7

    Spread Butter and Filling

    Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle the filling mixture evenly on top.

  3. 8

    Roll and Cut

    Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice it into 12 equal pieces.

  4. 9

    Prepare for Baking

    Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with a towel, and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Baking

  1. 10

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 11

    Bake the Buns

    Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

  3. 12

    Prepare Topping

    While the buns are baking, prepare the caramel sauce and sprinkle sea salt into it.

Serving

  1. 13

    Serve with Ice Cream

    Once the buns are out of the oven, drizzle with warm salted caramel and serve with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

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