Caramel Pecan Sticky Bun Recipe
Vanilla mascarpone icing
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Caramel Topping
Mascarpone Icing
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (about 110°F) and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Filling
In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and chopped pecans. Set aside.
- 6
Melt Butter
In a saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assembly
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
- 8
- 9
Roll and Cut
Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
Caramel Topping
- 10
Make Caramel
In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Stir in vanilla extract.
- 11
Pour Caramel
Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the rolled buns in the baking dish.
- 12
Second Rise
Cover the baking dish with a clean towel and let the buns rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking
- 13
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 14
Bake Buns
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Mascarpone Icing
- 15
Prepare Icing
In a mixing bowl, whip together mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 16
Serve
Drizzle the mascarpone icing over the warm sticky buns before serving.