Description

Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Caramel Sticky Buns feature soft, cinnamon-flavored dough, rich caramel sauce, and crunchy pecans for a perfect combination of sweetness and texture. A family favorite that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

4 ½ – 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided

½ cup sugar

2 packages active dry yeast

2 teaspoons salt

¾ cup milk

½ cup water

½ cup butter (1 stick)

1 large egg (beaten)

For the Caramel Sauce:

1 ½ cups brown sugar (packed)

¾ cup light corn syrup

¾ cup butter (room temperature)

1 cup chopped pecans (or your preferred nuts)

For the Filling:

2 teaspoons cinnamon

½ teaspoon nutmeg

½ cup brown sugar (packed)

2–3 tablespoons butter (melted)

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Instructions

Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Set aside. In a saucepan, heat milk, water, and butter until the butter melts and the mixture is warm. Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Add the egg and remaining flour, kneading until elastic. Let rise for 1 hour.
Prepare the caramel sauce: Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Stir until smooth and pour into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Roll the dough: Punch down the dough and divide it into 3 pieces. Roll each into a 20-inch by 10-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Roll tightly and cut into 1-inch slices. Place in the pan over caramel and pecans. Let rise for 45-60 minutes.
Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5-7 minutes before flipping onto parchment paper.
Serve warm with extra caramel sauce drizzle.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute the butter with plant-based alternatives and use dairy-free milk.

To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.

Add fruit like apples or berries to the filling for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus rising time)
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sticky bun
Calories: 878
Sugar: 71g
Sodium: 592mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: undefined
Trans Fat: undefined
Carbohydrates: 152g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 49mg